Tax Auditor IV

Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE : Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Arlington County Commissioner of Revenue's Office is seeking a Tax Auditor IV to join the Business Tax Audit team to perform complex financial audit investigations of major businesses operating within Arlington County, including Fortune 1000 corporations, high-profile technology and defense contractors, healthcare providers, universities, and emerging start-ups.

This position serves as a technical expert and reliable resource to staff, providing guidance on complex cases that require advanced analysis or supervisory review. The Business Tax Audit section is responsible for identifying business tax discrepancies, conducting financial tax audits, and ensuring compliance with all applicable state statutes and County ordinances. Auditors educate and collaborate with businesses to ensure the accurate application of Virginia and Arlington tax codes and to promote voluntary compliance through clear communication and thorough investigative practices.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include :

• Researching and analyzing business tax accounts with filing and assessment discrepancies or other escalated issues, and providing feedback on process improvement and innovation;
• Developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance across audit functions;
• Coordinating and leading the selection of audit candidates by monitoring the work of tax auditors and business tax inspectors, and providing direction as needed;
• Performing managerial tasks including participating in interviews for new staff, providing training and guidance to new auditors, and assisting with the completion and progress of team audit assignments;
• Mentoring Tax Auditor IIs and IIIs in audit policies, procedures, code and ordinance interpretation, data compilation, and effective customer communication to ensure competency in the audit program;
• Providing expertise to business tax inspectors, junior auditors, and peer auditors through accurate tax analysis, strategic guidance, and constructive feedback;
• Performing complex financial analysis and conducting financial tax audit investigations, including determining audit objectives, defining scope, and developing tax audit strategies and procedures;
• Reviewing and applying program regulations, legislative or institutional history, contractual agreements, and management controls or external financial systems to inform audit decisions;
• Developing, preparing, coordinating, and conducting interim and final audit report findings; and
• Collaborating with software development teams to identify system enhancements and test upgrades.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex tax laws and financial data accurately. They will be highly organized, capable of managing multiple audit projects simultaneously, and effective in communicating technical financial information both verbally and in writing. A successful candidate will demonstrate advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws, proficiency in financial and managerial accounting, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to drive accuracy and efficiency in audit operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

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

Desirable Qualifications : Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following :

Special Requirements

Background Check : A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following : criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License : Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant's driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Additional Information

Work hours : Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., with telework opportunities available upon supervisor approval. 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. Participation in meetings, field visits, conferences and professional development training will require in person attendance.

This position is 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.

For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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