Tax Auditor Sr

Title: Tax Auditor Sr

State Role Title: Auditor II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Nova Teleworkers

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Auditor to serve as a lead auditor for the Northern Virginia region. This role plays a key part in supporting the agency’s strategic plan and advancing our mission to ensure tax compliance and reduce the tax gap for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This position provides leadership, technical expertise, and administrative support to audit team members, all of whom work remotely from locations throughout Northern Virginia. The Senior Tax Auditor will conduct both routine and complex audits, with a primary focus on Sales and Use Tax, while also offering training, coaching, and guidance to other auditors in the region. The role additionally supports the audit supervisor in managing program operations and ensuring alignment with the agency’s values and culture.

Please note - Only current Virginia Tax Employees will be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct complex and routine tax audits, with a focus on Sales and Use Tax
• Serve as a lead auditor, providing day to day technical guidance and assistance to audit staff
• Coach, train, and mentor auditors to build team capability and ensure quality work products
• Assist the audit supervisor with administrative tasks and program management
• Interpret and apply tax laws, regulations, and policies to audit findings
• Analyze electronic data, financial documents, and accounting records
• Communicate clearly and professionally with taxpayers and representatives
• Work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines and performance expectations
• Travel throughout the Northern Virginia region for onsite audit work, with occasional overnight travel


Residency Requirement

Applicants must reside in one of the following Northern Virginia counties: Loudoun, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, Fauquier, Culpeper, Warren, Clarke, Frederick, Spotsylvania, Orange, Greene, Caroline, or King George.

The anticipated salary for this position is commensurate with experience.


At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance. 

What we do matters. So do you.


As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:
• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options.
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must reside in one of the following Northern Virginia counties: Loudoun, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, Fauquier, Culpeper, Warren, Clarke, Frederick, Spotsylvania, Orange, Greene, Caroline, or King George.

Accounting and/or auditing experience in a professional work environment

Ability to proficiently use a windows-based computer to create, compile, manipulate, transmit, and analyze electronic data including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing

Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and provide your own transportation. Ability to travel during the day and, occasionally, overnight

Must have a safe and private work area/room/office at home to work including a locking file cabinet and high-speed Internet service. (Must meet Internet Speed Test - see Special Instructions to Applicants)

Experience working remotely from home or working with minimal supervision in an office environment

Written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of accounting and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

Additional Considerations

Advanced skills, knowledge or ability in areas of taxes, audit, accounting or other relevant fields

Supervisory, managerial, or training experience

Special Instructions

Internet Speed Test: To test the speed of your internet connection, from your home computer go to www.speedof.me and click the “Start Test” icon. A download speed of 3MB or higher, an upload speed of 1MB or higher and maximum latency of 100ms is REQUIRED. Applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide this information.

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Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov