Senior Tax Auditor

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources

POSITION SERIES: DS-0511

POSITION GRADE: DS-13

IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: March 11, 2026

TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None

NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more

AGENCY: Office of Tax and Revenue

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is in a collective bargaining unit.

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 is responsible for the administration of the tax code of the District of Columbia as it relates to the audit of tax returns. The incumbent also performs technical tax and substantive reviews on completed audits conducted by less experienced tax auditors as requested;

and may be asked to assess the validity of audit case appeals, calculate audit adjustments, and participate in hearings or court cases as a witness. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Five (5) 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; reviewing complex financial transactions and preparing reports; applying accounting and financial analysis techniques in order to make sound decisions and reach appropriate conclusions; and preparing financial reports. Incumbent must also possess knowledge of accounting and auditing laws;
  
  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).

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business.

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a…