Henrico

Performs complex field audits of businesses operating in the County to determine appropriate tax bases for assessment purposes; enforces business license, personal property, and other tax regulations, initiating legal action and contributing information for legal proceedings when necessary, complex business audits and investigations require sound internal and external/public facing communication and coordination; performs related work as assigned.

This third level of an approved career development plan (CDP) performs all the job duties of Business Auditor II, plus:

• Conducts complex audits of all sizes of businesses operating within the County to determine appropriate tax base for assessment purposes, conducts complex investigations of businesses to determine taxability and/or appropriate classification, reviews and processes exonerations and miscellaneous taxes as assigned.
• Research complex questions and concerns, analyze and evaluate data, prepare reports and supporting documents and make presentations, respond to complex technical inquiries, corrects errors in the system when appropriate. • Processes applications for, and enforces applicable regulations of, business licenses, personal property, and other taxes as assigned. • Assists in orienting and training new auditors and provides information on a regular basis.
• Follows all required procedures and record-keeping processes as directed, may recommend changes to processes as needed.
• May testify in court regarding audit and enforcement issues. • Serves as team lead during renewal and leads special projects, including Economic Development Authority (EDA) research and Community Development Authority (CDA) tracking.
• Utilizes advanced technology skills in the analysis of audit data system testing. • Performs other duties as assigned.
• Advanced working knowledge of license, personal property, and other tax regulations; advanced working knowledge and familiarity with courtroom procedures and legal opinions; extensive knowledge of accounting practices and commercial activities in the area; ability to handle complex, confidential, and sensitive information.
• Advanced computer skills with the ability to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software and applications to complete assigned tasks; ability to effectively enter and retrieve data on computerized tax systems.
• Excellent written and oral skills with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, with the County's diverse citizen populations using non-technical language to provide excellent customer service and accurately explain routine and complex information related to tax information; ability to collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Ability to understand and follow complex instructions, policies and data, including federal regulations; make sound decisions independently, appropriately involving supervisor as needed; excellent organization skills with the demonstrated ability to plan and execute assigned work effectively to successfully complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner within established deadlines.
• Non-supervisory. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. In the absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of the supervisor.
• Typically works in an office setting; may work in various locations based on assigned duties.
• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to interact accurately with a diverse audience of citizens. Physical ability sufficient to perform assigned duties in an office environment and at various other duty-related locations as needed.

A criminal history check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee. A valid driver's license to perform assigned duties at various locations county wide is required. 

May require a valid driver’s license to perform assigned duties at various locations.

Positions from this posting may be filled at the Business Auditor III, II or I level depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant and the needs of the organization at the time of hire.

For a Business Auditor III: Four (4) year degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or other related field preferred and four (4) years of experience performing field audits, including two (2) years as a Business Auditor II. OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. ($70,822 - $130,281)

For a Business Auditor II: Four (4) year degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or other related field preferred and two (2) years of experience performing field audits; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. ($64,483 - $118,619)

For a Business Auditor I: Four (4) year degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or other related field preferred and some previous relevant work experience, preferably in accounting or tax auditing; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. ($58,711 - $108,002)

Education: Four (4) year degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or other related field preferred, and experience: Four (4) years of experience performing field audits, including two (2) years as a Business Auditor II; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)