Business Auditor
Department of Finance & Budget
Full Time, 12 Months
Exempt, Pay Grade 33
Benefits Eligible, VRS Eligible

Job Summary/ Objective:

Performs complex professional and technical work of the inspection and audit of local taxes to ensure the compliance of the taxpayers and business establishments with the state and County laws, and related regulatory requirements using various discovery tools and field visits. Does related and other work as required. Work is performed with limited supervision and with a high degree of independence.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Essential Functions:

• Conducts professional and financial examinations through desk and field audits by examining, testing, evaluating and analyzing complex financial records, tax returns, reports from state and local resources for discovery purposes, and the business operation of the business establishments to ensure proper application, adjustment and enforcement of state and County tax laws, and develops and presents findings within written reports.
• Researches, interprets as well as applies state and County laws, case law, rulings, and opinions to apply taxes fairly, equitably, and uniformly and recommends changes and interpretations of tax ordinances.
• Responds to the public, employee, and management for inquires and questions and explains complex tax laws and regulations in an accurate, informative and customer-friendly manner.
• Works closely and expansively with state and County departments and agencies on the validation and evaluation of Performance Agreements process for local grant discernment.
• Participates in the processes for tax compliance outreach to enhance customer service experience and taxpayers’ awareness of their local tax responsibilities and accessibility to tax payment options.
• Participates in the fiscal year-end preparation of financial and statistical reports for the financial audit.
• Assists team employees for customer services as needed during high volume periods.
• Works closely with other departments and units to provide subject matter expertise on the County’s revenue forecasting.
• Drafts detailed analytical reports and studies related to local tax issues.
• Makes oral presentations to small and large professional groups as needed.
• Seeks out process improvement opportunities in all workflows and functions within the unit by reviewing current operating procedures and provide recommendation and updates.
• Leads, trains, and assists team employees on complex tax issues by sharing working knowledge and experience and provides supervision of team employees as needed.
• Maintains strong working knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and state and County tax laws.
• Coordinates with the Collections employees and County Attorney's Office for compliance enforcement including issuing written notices of warnings or summons, participating in court actions and providing court testimony when necessary.
• Attends various educational classes, meetings, seminars and conferences, both in-person and virtually, including those offered through the Virginia Commissioners of Revenue Association, Treasurers Association of Virginia and Virginia Government Finance Officers Association to maintain professional development.
• Develops datasets to perform detailed analysis of taxpayer filing data to detect inconsistencies, missing filings, and patterns of noncompliance; performs data extraction and evaluation to support audit findings. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities: 

• Advanced skills in computer systems including MS Office Suite, PowerBI and/or Tableau
• Identify, gather, analyze, and present data 
• Develop and maintain various data sets and data tracking tools
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and techniques as applied to taxation
• Thorough knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Comprehensive knowledge of local taxation including assessment concepts, methodology and techniques authorized under state and County laws
• Clear understanding of confidentiality, Virginia Secrecy Act, and the laws governing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Critical thinking skills and analytical skills
• Time management skills to prioritize workloads to meet tight deadlines
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Interpret and apply complex tax laws 
• Plan, program, and coordinate the audit examinations. 
• Make sound judgement in analyzing information and situation and be responsive to questions or issues
• Interact confidently and effectively with businesspeople, attorneys, CPA’s and other tax professionals to ensure local tax compliance and defend assessments
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Multi-task effectively and efficiently to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Promote cultural understanding and competency and an organizational climate of equity and inclusion.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, finance, or a related field with course work equivalent to a major concentration in accounting and/or auditing.
• Minimum of 2 years audit experience. 
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications: 

• CPA or related certification.
• Master Deputy Governmental Treasurer or Master Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue.

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

• Physical conditions:
  1. Office environment
  2. Outdoors subject to weather
  3. Construction sites
  4. Client work sites
• Nature of work:
  1. In-person meetings
  2. Virtual meetings
  3. Telephone calls
  4. Presentations
  5. Extensive use of computers
  6. Operation of a variety of office equipment, including telephones, scanners, copiers, etc.
  7. Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and light lifting
  8. Driving vehicles for compliance field visits
  9. Occasional vehicle or air travel for meetings, conferences, class, etc.
• Work contacts:
  1. County businesses
  2. Internal organization departments and other County employees
  3. Residents
  4. Upper management
  5. Elected officials
  6. Project stakeholders
  7. Vendors
  8. State agencies
  9. Senior leadership
• Interactions:
  1. Exchanging sensitive and confidential information
  2. Need to persuade or influence certain individuals or groups
  3. Exercise good professional judgement
  4. Responsive to questions and/or situations
  5. Use of tact and diplomacy

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $74,258.65 - $82,075.35 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum, experience and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.

Deadline for Applications: 

Position open until  October 12th, 2026

Albemarle County Core Values:

Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through: 

Community:  We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.

Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.

Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.

Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human, and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.

Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.