Aircraft Tax Auditor

Title: Aircraft Tax Auditor

State Role Title: Auditor I

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Teleworkers

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation is seeking an Aircraft Tax Auditor to help ensure fairness, accuracy, and transparency in how aircraft are taxed and assessed across the Commonwealth of Virginia. We’re looking for a detail‑oriented professional who enjoys investigative work, clear communication, and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders in the aviation and tax communities.



What You’ll Do

• Audit aircraft purchases, leases, transfers, and operations to determine correct sales and use tax

• Review financial records, contracts, flight logs, maintenance documentation, and exemption claims

• Identify tax issues, prepare clear audit reports, and guide taxpayers on compliance.

• Determine aircraft value using established valuation methods and maintain accurate assessment records

• Verify aircraft identification, condition, and use; support appeals and provide expert insight when needed

• Monitor tax collections, reconcile discrepancies, and coordinate enforcement for delinquent accounts

• Respond to taxpayer and industry inquiries, provide technical assistance, and help refine processes and systems





What You Bring

• Knowledge of sales and use tax laws, auditing practices, and aircraft ownership/operation

• Strong analytical skills and comfort reviewing financial and technical documentation.

• Clear, confident communication—both written and verbal

• Sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to explain complex rules in plain language

• Ability to work independently while partnering with legal, compliance, and aviation teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and commitment to strict confidentiality

• Reliable high‑speed internet if working remotely







This is a home-based position.

This position is home-based, but travel may be required to the taxpayer’s location and may include occasional overnight stays.  Work-related travel expenses are covered by Virginia Tax.  

The anticipated hiring range is up to $67,000 commensurate with experience.







As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:

• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.





At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance. 

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clear knowledge, skill, ability and/or work experience in the areas of accounting, finance, business administration, aviation management, public administration, or other relevant fields

• Clear knowledge, skill, ability and/or work experience in auditing, compliance, tax administration, or financial analysis


• Ability to safeguard confidential information, including in remote work environments

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar in a concise and clear style


• Possess High-speed Internet connection (preferably not Satellite) is REQUIRED with a Download speed of 2 MB or higher and an Upload speed of 1 MB or higher

• Experience using a Windows-based computer and Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in Word and Excel

Additional Considerations

• Experience in aviation operations, aircraft management, or aircraft financing

• Government auditing or tax assessment experience

• Relevant professional certifications and education such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Familiarity with state aircraft registration systems and sales/use tax platforms

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks.


The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’.


In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

 

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: [email protected]