Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
Tax Auditor
$62,158.00 - $118,558.00
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia is in search of a Tax Auditor. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), Audit and Criminal Investigation Administration (ACI). The incumbent independently conducts office and field examinations and audit investigations of the more difficult tax returns filed by individuals, partnerships, fiduciaries, unincorporated businesses and corporations.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Conducting quality audits for determining tax liability for all major taxes
- Making recommendations and decisions regarding the correct tax liability
- Reconstructing business activity when taxpayer records are inadequate, non-existent, falsified, or disorganized
- Contacting the taxpayer or authorized representative to obtain documentation to support the information reported on the return being audited
- Performing other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of progressive experience performing the related duties and responsibilities such as analyzing, compiling and interpreting tax and/or other financial information, applying accounting and financial analysis techniques in order to make sound decisions and reach appropriate conclusions, and assisting in the preparation of audit and/or financial reports. Incumbent must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and have demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound reasoning and judgment.
In addition - Applicant must have a bachelor's degree earned at an accredited US institution in accounting or related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. This can include up to six (6) hours of business law. Applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 24 semester credit hours in accounting in order to be considered. If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential course by course evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
For initial review, please submit your resume to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Human Resources Division, located at 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024 or to
To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit and reference announcement number: 25-AD-OTR-0009.
The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER