Job Posting
The County of Culpeper is seeking a Commissioner of the Revenue. The salary range is $62,094.99 - $82,275.86 annually. This position is based in Culpeper, VA and is full-time.
The Commissioner of the Revenue serves as the chief assessing officer for local governments. Responsible for generating revenue for the County and Town of Culpeper by ascertaining all personal property subject to taxation, determining the owner thereof, establishing the fair and equitable value of property in accordance with state and local law, combining the value of property with tax rates adopted annually by County and Town governments, and producing property tax assessment books and tax bill data for dissemination to Treasurers for tax collection purposes. Performs professional, technical and administrative work related to ad valorem taxation, local option taxes and state income tax. Administers tax relief, tax exemption and tax incentive programs mandated by Federal Government, VA Constitution, VA State Code and/or County and Town Code. Responsible for enforcing compliance, collection and receipting of payments, providing extensive customer service and protecting taxpayer confidentiality.
Essential Functions:
- Performs complex financial and compliance audit examinations to ensure proper application and enforcement of applicable laws and regulations; identifies the scope of the audit, creates a plan, audits and reviews federal and state tax returns, depreciation schedules, and profit and loss statement in order to ensure an accurate accounting of gross receipts and capital assets; obtains, analyzes, and present resulting data in order to effectively convey findings and implications
- Performs extensive research as necessary to support legal issues relating to the Code of Virginia and County ordinances pertinent to the Commissioner of the Revenue's office
- Reviews listings from general contractors and sub-contractors, federal Schedule C's' publications and listings by federal agencies on contract awards, and various other resources to ensure proper assessment
- Provides technical assistance to local businesses in filing required reports for equipment subject to taxation and assists with interpretation of codes, guidelines and policies.
- Assist taxpayers with applications for federal and state registration certificates
- Periodically visits business operations within the County and Town to ensure proper reporting and compliance of business actions
- Works closely with business owners, CPA's, lawyers and others; negotiates and resolves differences and conflicts with reporting, assessments and appeals
- Research, analyze, compile and compare relevant data (reports, valuation guides, internet tools, etc.) to ensure property assessment correctness
- Assesses/Determines value of property subject to taxation using criteria established by Code of Virginia
- Applies the tax rate established by the governing body to generate tax
- Performs internal and external discovery methods including field work and desk audits to ensure proper assessment of property
- Makes assessment determinations on non-formal appeals based on evidence
- Responds to taxpayers orally and in writing
- Works closely with other local and state offices/agencies to ensure tax assessment compliance
- Researches and interprets Code of Virginia language, case law and Attorney General/Tax Commissioner rulings
- Prepares all business personal property supplemental assessments, exonerations, adjustments and refund requests
- Performs data entry, analyzes data, researches, organizes, compiles, calculates and compares relevant data
- Maintains confidentiality of taxpayer information
- Maintains a knowledge of county/state and office policies and procedures
- Maintains compliance with county and state tax codes
Non-Essential Functions:
- Performs other related duties as required
- Participates in the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and the School of Continuing & Professional Studies which includes further job-related training, classes, conferences, etc.
- Updates department website
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements:
- Knowledge of various software including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to operate various office equipment such as fax, phone, computer, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow direction
- Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision
- Ability to provide the highest level of customer service
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling confidential information
- Good mathematical skills
- Knowledge of state and local tax laws
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Requires Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field, minimum two years' experience in audit or four years' experience in accounting. OR any combination of coursework, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with a major concentration in accounting, audit or related field; minimum four years' experience. CPA or related certification preferred.
Special Requirements:
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background and credit check. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License.
Internal & External Contacts:
Has ongoing contact with both internal & external customers throughout the day.
Working Conditions:
Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Must be able to operate office and computer equipment. Must be able to endure extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Disclaimer:
This above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job. Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The County of Culpeper offers a variety of benefits for full-time and part-time employees. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program. Part-time employees must consistently work at least 20 hours per week to participate in the programs listed below. The County offers voluntary insurance programs, a flexible spending account, a dependent care assistance program, and a deferred compensation program.