Business Auditor I - III

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date : This position closes on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Performs routine field and office duties in connection with the auditing of businesses operating in the County to determine appropriate tax bases for assessment purposes and enforces business license and personal property tax regulations; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

The ideal candidate will possess the following :

• Good knowledge of license, personal property, and other tax regulations
• Some knowledge of courtroom procedures and collection and law enforcement principles / techniques
• Good knowledge of and familiarity with relevant court decisions and legal opinions related to license, personal property, and other tax codes and regulations
• Good knowledge of accounting practices and principles
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collect and organize facts effectively
• Good knowledge of and familiarity with automated systems and the ability to effectively enter and retrieve data on a computerized accounts system
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and knowledge of, and ability to effectively use, commonly utilized business software
• Good research skills
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data and to prepare concise and effective reports and presentations
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with business owners and taxpayers and to enforce codes and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality
• Good judgment
• Good moral character

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Four (4) year degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or other related field preferred and four (4) years of experience performing field audits, including two (2) years as a Business Auditor II. OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

This position is part of an approved career development plan (CDP) and offers career development opportunities within the position based on the performance, qualifications and experience of the incumbent.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

A valid driver's license to perform assigned duties at various locations Countywide as required.

Positions from this posting may be filled at the Business Auditor I II, II or I level depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant and the needs of the organization at the time of hire.

For a Business Auditor III : Four (4) year degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or other related field preferred and four (4) years of experience performing field audits, including two (2) years as a Business Auditor II. OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. ($ 68,759 - $ 126,486 )

For a Business Auditor II : Four (4) year degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or other related field preferred and two (2) years of experience performing field audits; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. ($ 62,605 - $ 115,164 )

For a Business Auditor I : Four (4) year degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or other related field preferred and some previous relevant work experience, preferably in accounting or tax auditing; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. ($ 57,001 - $ 104,856 )

How To Apply

Closing Date : This position closes on M onday, December 15 , 2025.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at .

Minimum Salary 57001

Maximum Salary 126486

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home