The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) · 2 days ago
Supervisory Tax Auditor
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is responsible for the financial integrity and fiscal health of the District of Columbia. They are seeking a Supervisory Tax Auditor who will plan, coordinate, and schedule auditing activities to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, while also providing leadership and technical guidance to tax auditors.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Plans and carries-out the training and development of employees; evaluates work performance and takes necessary action for assuring efficient and economical work operations
Evaluates, advises and participates in the formulation of departmental policies, programs and operational plans, and establishes internal controls and procedures in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization
Answers questions, counsels tax auditors on policy, procedures, laws, regulations, court decisions, precedents, accounting principles, auditing and examining techniques and other matters relating to administrative aspects of their work
Conducts negotiations and/or informal hearings with taxpayers and their representatives in connection with audits
Reviews completed cases and reports to ensure accuracy and quality
Testifies or prepares necessary witnesses or documentary evidence to sustain the District of Columbia's position on matters referred to judicial or administrative hearings
Appears before civic groups, business and professional associations and trade groups for the purpose of disseminating tax information and maintaining good public relations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Six (6) years of progressive experience performing the related duties and responsibilities such as analyzing, compiling and interpreting tax and/or other financial information; conducting audits and audit investigations; applying accounting and financial analysis techniques in order to make sound decisions and reach appropriate conclusions; and preparing audit and/or financial reports
Knowledge of accounting and auditing laws
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound reasoning and judgment
At least one (1) year experience planning and managing the day-to-day activities and work production of lower level staff
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
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
Preferred
Up to six (6) hours of business law
Benefits
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Company
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
The Government of the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is an independent agency whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability, and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia.