Interstate Sales and Use Tax Auditor

Title: Interstate Auditor

State Role Title: Auditor II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Outside State Teleworkers

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as an Interstate Sales and Use Tax Auditor. This is a remote position open to candidates located in major metropolitan areas across the continental United States.

The primary responsibility for this position is to research, plan and conduct audits of multi-state corporations that conduct business in Virginia. The goal is to ensure that these corporations are compliant with Virginia tax laws.

The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism, self-motivation, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently. High-speed Internet connection (preferably not Satellite) is REQUIRED with a Download speed of 2 MB or higher and an Upload speed of 1 MB or higher. (See testing requirements under special instructions)

This position is 100% remote, though must reside within 50 miles of a major airport.The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with experience up to $85,000

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 and up to two days of telework per week.

• 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Progressive work experience with state sales & use tax auditing

Extensive knowledge of and experience with accounting, auditing, state and federal tax laws, rules and regulations

Computer skills and experience with Microsoft office software as well as electronic data & files

Must reside in a major metropolitan area within 50 miles of an airport

Must have own transportation available to travel to audits throughout the geographical coverage area

Have a quiet, safe and private home-based work office/space (subject to inspection) with high speed Internet (not wireless) & locking file cabinet.

Must hold a valid US Driver's License

Additional Considerations

Applicant has worked in the field independently and in a home-based environment with minimal supervision.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

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.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’.

A download speed of 3MB or higher, an Upload speed of 1 MB or higher and maximum latency of 100ms is REQUIRED.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.