Tax Auditor

Government of the District of Columbia

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Tax Auditor

$62,158.00 - $118,558.00

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is the steward of the Government of the District of Columbia’s (District’s) finances. Since its creation in 1996, OCFO’s mission is to ensure the financial integrity and long-term fiscal health of the District. OCFO accomplishes this mission by ensuring balanced budgets, unqualified or “clean” audit opinions, and access to quality credit markets with high and improving bond ratings.

OCFO’s operational responsibilities include forecasting the District’s revenues and financial condition, developing and managing the District’s budget, administering the District’s taxes, and executing and recording the District’s financial transactions. In addition, OCFO administers the District’s lottery and gaming programs, and oversees the finances of the University of the District of Columbia and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC).

We are in search of a Tax Auditor. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), Compliance Administration. The incumbent independently conducts office and field examinations and audit investigations of the more difficult tax returns filed by individuals, partnerships, fiduciaries, unincorporated businesses and corporations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Auditing and Investigation

• Conducting quality audits for determining tax liability for all major taxes.
• Making recommendations and decisions regarding the correct tax liability.
• Reconstructing business activity when taxpayer records are inadequate, non-existent, falsified, or disorganized.

Communication and Administrative Duties

• Contact the taxpayer or authorized representative to obtain documentation to support the information reported on the return being audited.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years of progressive experience performing the related duties and responsibilities such as analyzing, compiling and interpreting tax and/or other financial information, applying accounting and financial analysis techniques in order to make sound decisions and reach appropriate conclusions, and assisting in the preparation of audit and/or financial reports. Incumbent must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and have demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound reasoning and judgment. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

In addition – Applicant must have a bachelor's degree earned at an accredited US institution in accounting or related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. This can include up to six (6) hours of business law. Applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 24 semester credit hours in accounting in order to be considered. If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential course by course evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

For initial review, please submit your resume to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, located at 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024.

To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit governmentjobs.com/careers/dc and reference announcement number: 26-AD-OTR-0013

The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER