Revenue Assessment Specialist

City of Fredericksburg•Fredericksburg, VA

4d•$42,919 - $54,652•Onsite

About The Position

Build your skills. Serve your community. Advance your career with the City of Fredericksburg. Revenue Assessment Specialist I $42,919 - $47,210 (hiring range) Learns and performs a range of tax assessment functions, supporting the accurate and timely administration of local taxes. Revenue Assessment Specialist II $49,684 - $54,652 (hiring range) Employs a solid understanding of State and City tax code while executing a variety of tax assessment tasks to ensure the accurate and prompt administration of local taxes.

Requirements

High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred; bachelor's degree in relevant fields desired.
Equivalent education, experience, or training may substitute for degree requirements.
Effective written and oral communication skills needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required.
Must demonstrate ethics and good judgment.
Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred in relevant fields.
Previous experience in tax assessment, accounting, data management, or government operations preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred
Bachelor's degree in relevant fields desired
Previous experience in tax assessment, accounting, data management, or government operations preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct various tax assessments, including: Business and personal property taxes, Business license taxes, Landlord and contractor license taxes, Excise taxes.
Learn and utilize designated revenue assessment software to process assessments.
Conduct assessments in accordance with applicable state laws and city ordinances.
Collaborate with the Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer, and other City departments to ensure timely and coordinated revenue assessment processes.
Respond to inquiries from taxpayers and provide information regarding account details.
Assist with research to help resolve taxpayer or tax account discrepancies or issues.
Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive taxpayer information.
Conduct and complete various tax assessments, including business and personal property taxes, business license taxes, landlord and contractor license taxes, and excise taxes.
Assess business equipment, personal property, and gross receipts in accordance with applicable tax regulations.
Utilize revenue assessment software to process and manage assessments efficiently and accurately.
Maintain and update business and individual taxpayer accounts, ensuring all records are current and compliant.
Prepare and maintain tax records, including the annual setup of assessment systems, tax class codes and abatements, and tax books and related documentation.
Collaborate with the Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer, and other City departments to ensure timely and equitable tax implementation.
Identify and resolve tax account discrepancies and issues through research and communication with taxpayers and internal stakeholders.
Ensure accurate interpretation and application of State and local tax codes.