Revenue Assessment Specialist

Revenue Assessment Specialist Full-Time | Benefits | Paid Training Build your skills. Serve your community. Advance your career with the City of Fredericksburg. Career Growth and Pay 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. What You’ll Do Revenue Assessment Specialist I 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. Revenue Assessment Specialist II responsibilities: 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. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive taxpayer information. Why Join our Team? A Career with Purpose : Join a supportive team that values safety, teamwork, public service, and the opportunity to develop new skills while contributing to the community every day. Comprehensive Benefits : The City offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System. Minimum Qualifications Revenue Assessment Specialist I 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. Revenue Assessment Specialist II Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred in relevant fields. Education, experience, or training may substitute for degree requirements. Effective written and oral communication skills needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is required. Must demonstrate ethics and good judgment. Previous experience in tax assessment, accounting, data management, or government operations preferred. Work Environment The tasks are typically carried out in an office setting. This involves frequent use of computers and standard office equipment. There is also regular interaction with staff, various departments, and the public. Questions? Contact View email address on click.appcast.io The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr cityoffredericksburg