Salary: $66,830.40 - $102,024.00 Annually
Location : Arlington, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 4323-24B-COR-HQ
Department: Commissioner of Revenue
Division: COR Business Tax
Opening Date: 04/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information

The is seeking a Tax Auditor to coordinate and conduct business tax audits in its Business Tax Division. This auditor will perform complex financial audit investigations regarding business license, business tangible property, and miscellaneous taxes (bank franchise, transient occupancy, cigarette, short-term rental, and meal tax) to ensure compliance with current state statutes and County ordinances, and research Virginia and County code, case law and Tax Commissioner rulings and opinions.
Specific duties include:

• Conducting financial tax audit investigations and developing work plans as well as project timetables;
• Assisting in conducting statistical analysis to identify potential audits and reviewing financial records from multiple entities;
• Developing and delivering verbal and written responses regarding audit findings and appeals, and interim/final reports;
• Interpreting and evaluating State and County Code and guidelines for the purposes of local tax assessment;
• Assisting in analyzing proposals and recommendations to amendments to the County Board taxation ordinances;
• Resolving conflicts with reporting, assessments and appeals while maintaining confidentiality of taxpayer information;
• Collaborating with multiple entities to ensure tax compliance and assisting with business tax matters; and
• Providing guidance to staff in the resolution of complex cases, reviewing peer work and training staff on laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have experience working effectively with minimum supervision while managing multiple assignments simultaneously and have exceptional research, analytical, writing, and accounting skills.
Selection Criteria

Minimum :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university; and
• Three (3) years' progressively responsible tax investigation/auditing experience in either a private, public or governmental environment.

Substitution : Progressively responsible tax investigation/auditing experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the educational requirement.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification and experience in one or more of the following:

• Business license, business tangible property and custodial taxes;
• Conducting financial tax audit investigations;
• Federal, state and local business tax regulations;
• Legal business structure and federal government contracts; and/or
• Using Microsoft Excel.

Special Requirements

Cover Letter: To complete your application, a cover letter will be required. Please provide a cover letter as an attachment to your application or use the space provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire to type one. Be sure to highlight the experience that you feel qualifies you for this position and describe your most significant experience and accomplishments in the following:

• Coordinating and conducting financial tax audit investigations (indicate your role and years/months of experience);
• Preparing and presenting interim/final audit finding reports; and
• Conducting and presenting research and analysis.

Background Check: A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with telework opportunities available upon supervisor approval.
Work Type: The Arlington Commissioner of Revenue offers a hybrid work environment and generally permits employees to work in part remotely. The individual in this position should be prepared to initially spend most of their work hours on-site at the Commissioner's office in Arlington and would be eligible for hybrid work in the future as appropriate

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.
Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This recruitment is open until filled with a preferred filing date of May 24, 2024. Applications submitted by the preferred filing date will be given first consideration for interviews. Applications received after the preferred filing date may be considered for interviews if a hire is not made from applications received by the preferred filing date. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when enough qualified applications have been received.

All Tax Auditor III are eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.
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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email .
Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).
More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.
Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.
Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.
Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01

Please provide a cover letter or use the space below to highlight the experience that you feel qualifies you for this position and describe your most significant experience and accomplishments in the following:

• Coordinating and conducting financial tax audit investigations (indicate your role and years/months of experience);
• Preparing and presenting interim/final audit finding reports; and
• Conducting and presenting research and analysis.

02

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field
• Master's Degree (or higher) in related field
• Master's Degree (or higher) in unrelated field

03

How much full-time experience do you have conducting financial tax investigations/auditing work in either a private, public, or governmental environment?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 but less than 2 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

04

How many years of experience do you have interpreting state and local tax laws, including business license and property tax laws and codes, exemptions, and similar regulations?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 but less than 2 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

05

Please indicate if you possess any of the following experiences or certifications (check all that apply and be sure the details of these are reflected on your application):

• Conducting financial tax audit investigations
• Working with business license, business tangible property, andcustodial taxes
• Working with Federal, state, and local business tax regulations
• Research, analysis, interpreting data and communicating findings clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Working with the legal structure of diverse business entities
• Working with federal government contracts
• Using Microsoft Excel
• None of the above

Required Question