County of Culpeper, VA
Salary : $62,094.99 - $82,275.86 Annually
Location : County of Culpeper, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1231-2025-0702
Department: Commissioner of The Revenue
Opening Date: 07/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
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.
Job Functions
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
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 & Disclaimer
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 above information in 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.
COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS
THERE ARE FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME COMPLEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE REFER TO THE BENEFITS THAT APPLY TO THIS JOB POSTING.
COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.
RETIREMENT As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.
All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment.
LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased.
MEDICAL INSURANCE The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA.
DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.
HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short-term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Accident Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Part-time employees must consistently work at least 20 hours per week to participate in the programs listed below.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Personal Accident Indemnity Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses not covered by the benefit plans. The IRS regulates this program, which runs from September to October.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program, and it runs from September to October.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
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Location : County of Culpeper, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1231-2025-0702
Department: Commissioner of The Revenue
Opening Date: 07/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
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.
Job Functions
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
- 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
Qualifications
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 & Disclaimer
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 above information in 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.
COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS
THERE ARE FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME COMPLEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE REFER TO THE BENEFITS THAT APPLY TO THIS JOB POSTING.
COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.
RETIREMENT As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.
All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment.
LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased.
MEDICAL INSURANCE The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA.
DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.
HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short-term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Accident Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Part-time employees must consistently work at least 20 hours per week to participate in the programs listed below.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Personal Accident Indemnity Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses not covered by the benefit plans. The IRS regulates this program, which runs from September to October.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program, and it runs from September to October.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
This employer uses E-Verify
For more information please go to: