Government of the District of ColumbiaOffice of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)Tax Accountant (Tax Auditor)$57,162.00 - $109,023.00The 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 Accountant (Tax Auditor). This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), Compliance Administration (CA). 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. Conducts quality audits for determining tax liability for all major taxes.Duties include, but are not limited to:Making recommendations, decisions, and conclusions regarding the correct tax liability due the District of ColumbiaReconstructing business activity when taxpayer records are inadequate, non-existent, falsified, or disorganizedDetermining the tax liability and proceeds with the audit processContacting the taxpayer or authorized representative to obtain documentation to support the information reported on the return being auditedConducting on-line or off-line research of DC, Federal, other states' Tax Codes, regulations, policies and procedures, technical publications, Corporation Counsel Rulings, and DC Tax Court decisions to support deficienciesUsing automated systems to create audit cases, modify audit case details and notes, and perform audit adjustmentsUsing the Integrated Tax System (ITS) to reconcile financial statements and reportsExercising tact and diplomacy when discussing tax issues and proposed audit deficiencies or adjustments with the taxpayer or the authorized representativeNotifying the taxpayer of the proposed changes that result from the audit of tax returnsAppearing in court as an expert witness in regard to facts, documents and accounting mattersPerforming other related duties as assignedMinimum 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 click the LinkedIn apply button and submit your resume or send to Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024 or via email to REQUIREMENT: The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit and reference announcement number: 22-AD-OTR-0010The 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