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Fairfax County Government · 12 hours ago

Tax Specialist II

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Fairfax County Government is responsible for ensuring accurate tax reporting and compliance among local businesses. The Tax Specialist II conducts field investigations, educates the business community on tax codes, and reviews financial records to ensure proper taxation.

GovernmentService Industry

Responsibilities

Conducting field investigations, discovery, and enforcement activities to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance among Fairfax County businesses

Discovery efforts involve detailed surveys of complex business establishments to determine tax liabilities related to the Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL), Food and Beverage Tax, and Business Personal Property (BPP) taxes

Educates and guides the business community on state and county tax codes, as well as filing requirements

Conducts field investigations to verify and enforce the accuracy of reported gross receipts for business licenses

Reviews business financial records and asset listings to ensure accurate and uniform taxation of tangible personal property

Interprets and applies state and county codes and guidelines to a variety of tax and licensing scenarios

Research and prepare written reports on technical and legal assessment matters

Qualification

Business tax complianceFinancial auditingAccounting principlesMicrosoft OfficeInterpreting tax codesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field

Two years of related work experience in local business tax assessments or closely related area

Valid driver's license

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a credit check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer

Preferred

Four-year College Degree preferred in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Knowledge of accounting and management principles

Ability to perform basic financial auditing skills

Experience with business tax compliance and routine tax audits

Knowledge and experience of methods used in the assessment and discovery of Business, Professional, & Occupational License (BPOL) and Business Personal Property Taxes

Experience enforcing and explaining business tax or license regulations

Experience in interpreting state and county codes to determine business classifications and tax assessments

Practical experience in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills