State Tax Auditor (Eastern Virginia Region)

* 5112330 * Remote, 1\- Alternate * Department of Taxation * Audit and Finance * Full\-Time (Salaried) * Closing at: Oct 2 2026 \- 23:55 EDT * Department of Taxation **Title:** State Tax Auditor (Eastern Virginia Region) **State Role Title:** Auditor I **Hiring Range:** $55,000 \- $68,000 **Pay Band:** 4 **Agency:** Department of Taxation **Location:** Eastern Virginia (remote) **Agency Website:** https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work\-with\-us **Recruitment Type:** General Public \- G **Job Duties** Virginia Tax is seeking to hire multiple Tax Auditors in the Eastern Virginia area to conduct audits on businesses to determine their compliance with Virginia state tax laws. The emphasis will be on Virginia Sales and Use Tax. The Auditor, using generally accepted auditing standards, reviews taxpayer and business records and other source documents needed to determine if the taxpayer is compliant with the tax laws of Virginia. The Auditor also develops audits and assessments, educates taxpayers, and ensures the collection and remittance of payments are the appropriate amount of tax due to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prior to applying for this position, please note this position is home\-based and candidates must currently reside in one of the following Eastern Virginia areas: Counties/cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton * No relocation costs are covered These positions are home\-based, but travel is required to the taxpayer’s business location and may include occasional overnight stays. Overnight travel work expenses are covered by Virginia Tax. **Minimum Qualifications** Applicants must currently reside in one of the following Eastern Virginia areas: * Counties/cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton * Accounting and/or auditing experience in a professional work environment * Ability to proficiently use a windows\-based computer to create, compile, manipulate, transmit, and analyze electronic data including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing * Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and provide your own transportation. Ability to travel during the day and, occasionally, overnight * Must have a safe and private work area/room/office at home to work including a locking file cabinet and high\-speed Internet service. (Must meet Internet Speed Test \- see Special Instructions to Applicants) * Experience working remotely from home or working with minimal supervision in an office environment * Written and verbal communication skills * Knowledge of accounting and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) * **Additional Considerations** Public sector / government accounting or auditing experience * * Advanced skills, knowledge or ability in areas of taxes, audit, accounting or other relevant fields **Special Instructions** As a member of the Virginia T