Internal Auditor - Finance/Accounting

Job Announcement This position works within the Personal Property & Business License Division. Performs complex audits and administrative tax appeals of Business, Professional and Occupational license tax (BPOL) and Business Personal Property tax (BPP) returns. Designs and implements team audits, provides technical guidance to other staff regarding the research of taxpayer records and state/county laws, regulations, and case histories. Conducts sensitive interviews/field investigations to gather pertinent information and records/documentation. Assists in establishing criteria for the selection of returns or businesses for audit and in the development of division wide audit practices and procedures. Conducts in-depth and detailed research projects to determine the impact of pending state and federal legislation in the area of specialty. May appear in court as an expert witness. Contacts businesses and their representatives to advise them of and to schedule audits, obtain accounting records and other financial information, and to discuss audit findings, which may include additional taxes, penalties, and interest. Assists the discovery and compliance staff in the resolution of complex tax matters related to compliance with the tax laws. Performs other research and special projects as assigned.

Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, with major course work in accounting, auditing, or finance; Plus, three years of professional experience in auditing or accounting.

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a driving record check, and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Additional Work Schedule Requirements: This position requires a flexible schedule, including the ability to work overtime during peak seasons or as business needs demand.

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and practices combined with thorough knowledge of management principles, methods and practices;

Two or more years of experience working for a local or federal government in tax, auditing, accounting or finance.

Three or more years of experience in conducting audits of both large and small businesses;

Three or more years of experience in auditing financial statements used in the preparation of business income tax returns;

Three or more years of experience preparing and/or interpreting business income tax returns.

Two or more years of experience in interpreting state and county codes to determine proper tax implications;

Two or more years of experience interpreting and using state and local tax laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures including business personal property tax laws and Business Professional & Occupational License codes, exemptions and similar regulations;

Two or more years of experience in handling various time-sensitive audit projects and completing them in a timely manner;

Strong research, writing and presentation skills;

Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate accounting data and complex tax issues in order to make findings and/or recommendations, then communicating them clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;

Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel and Outlook and ability to work effectively with minimum supervision;

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) preferred.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.