Business Auditor

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs complex professional and technical work of the inspection and audit of local taxes to ensure the compliance of the taxpayers and business establishments with the state and County laws, and related regulatory requirements using various discovery tools and field visits. Does related and other work as required. Work is performed with limited supervision and with a high degree of independence.

Requirements

Advanced skills in computer systems including MS Office Suite, PowerBI and/or Tableau
Identify, gather, analyze, and present data
Develop and maintain various data sets and data tracking tools
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and techniques as applied to taxation
Thorough knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
Comprehensive knowledge of local taxation including assessment concepts, methodology and techniques authorized under state and County laws
Clear understanding of confidentiality, Virginia Secrecy Act, and the laws governing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Exceptional customer service skills
Critical thinking skills and analytical skills
Time management skills to prioritize workloads to meet tight deadlines
Effective oral and written communication skills
Interpret and apply complex tax laws
Plan, program, and coordinate the audit examinations.
Make sound judgement in analyzing information and situation and be responsive to questions or issues
Interact confidently and effectively with businesspeople, attorneys, CPA’s and other tax professionals to ensure local tax compliance and defend assessments
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Multi-task effectively and efficiently to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Promote cultural understanding and competency and an organizational climate of equity and inclusion.
Bachelor's degree in business management, finance, or a related field with course work equivalent to a major concentration in accounting and/or auditing.
Minimum of 2 years audit experience.
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

CPA or related certification.
Master Deputy Governmental Treasurer or Master Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue.

Responsibilities

Conducts professional and financial examinations through desk and field audits by examining, testing, evaluating and analyzing complex financial records, tax returns, reports from state and local resources for discovery purposes, and the business operation of the business establishments to ensure proper application, adjustment and enforcement of state and County tax laws, and develops and presents findings within written reports.
Researches, interprets as well as applies state and County laws, case law, rulings, and opinions to apply taxes fairly, equitably, and uniformly and recommends changes and interpretations of tax ordinances.
Responds to the public, employee, and management for inquiries and questions and explains complex tax laws and regulations in an accurate, informative and customer-friendly manner.
Works closely and expansively with state and County departments and agencies on the validation and evaluation of Performance Agreements process for local grant discernment.
Participates in the processes for tax compliance outreach to enhance customer service experience and taxpayers’ awareness of their local tax responsibilities and accessibility to tax payment options.
Participates in the fiscal year-end preparation of financial and statistical reports for the financial audit.
Assists team employees for customer services as needed during high volume periods.
Works closely with other departments and units to provide subject matter expertise on the County’s revenue forecasting.
Drafts detailed analytical reports and studies related to local tax issues.
Makes oral presentations to small and large professional groups as needed.
Seeks out process improvement opportunities in all workflows and functions within the unit by reviewing current operating procedures and provide recommendation and updates.
Leads, trains, and assists team employees on complex tax issues by sharing working knowledge and experience and provides supervision of team employees as needed.
Maintains strong working knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and state and County tax laws.
Coordinates with the Collections employees and County Attorney's Office for compliance enforcement including issuing written notices of warnings or summons, participating in court actions and providing court testimony when necessary.
Attends various educational classes, meetings, seminars and conferences, both in-person and virtually, including those offered through the Virginia Commissioners of Revenue Association, Treasurers Association of Virginia and Virginia Government Finance Officers Association to maintain professional development.
Develops datasets to perform detailed analysis of taxpayer filing data to detect inconsistencies, missing filings, and patterns of noncompliance; performs data extraction and evaluation to support audit findings.
Performs other duties as assigned.