Auditor IV

Job Announcement

This position supervises the work of tax auditors and administrative positions performing Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL), Business Tangible Personal Property (BTPP), and other miscellaneous business tax audits and appeals. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance the efficiency and productivity of the audit section. Works on testing and implementation of enhancements and new programs. Performs complex audits and appeals of BPOL and BTPP returns. Conducts tax research and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. Collaborates with the Office of the County Attorney on challenging appeal and litigation cases to support audit defense planning and legal responses. Provides technical guidance and assistance to staff and addresses inquiries from the Board, county agencies, and constituents. Prepares written instructions, analyses, internal policies and procedures, memos, reports, and works on special projects as needed. Works under general supervision of the auditor manager.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, information systems, or related a field with major course work in accounting, auditing, finance, information systems and/or computer science; plus four years of professional experience in information systems or auditing. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Any one of the following certifications: Certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a credit check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of experience in interpreting state and county codes to determine proper assessment of Business Tangible Personal Property (BTPP) and Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) taxes;
• Three or more years of experience in conducting tax audits of large businesses;
• Two or more years of experience working for a local, state or federal government in tax or audit;
• Three or more years of experience preparing and/or interpreting business income tax returns;
• Three or more years of experience working independently within established policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• One or more year of supervisory experience;
• One or more year of experience planning work, developing strategies, and supervising multiple assignments;
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certifications preferred; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication necessary.