Tax Assessment Specialist

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience. The role involves assisting the public face-to-face and on the telephone with property tax assessments, state income tax filing, and/or real estate tax relief applications. Responsibilities include corresponding with taxpayers, auditing and verifying tax documentation, adjusting tax assessments according to procedures and legal obligations, maintaining tax account records, and performing data entry into the tax management system. The position also requires performing other work as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Basic PC and Microsoft Office software knowledge.
Knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook is a must.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the general public and business representatives.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in business or a related field preferred
One to three years of experience in a local tax assessment or financial capacity preferred
Knowledge of accounting, cash handling, auditing and/or tax practices and procedures highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist the public face-to-face and on the telephone with property tax assessments, state income tax filing and/or real estate tax relief applications.
Correspond with taxpayers regarding tax matters.
Audit tax and verify documentation.
Adjust tax assessments based on standard procedures and legal obligations.
Maintain records for tax accounts.
Data entry of various data into tax management system.
Perform other work as required.