NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Tax Specialist II
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $109K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of Fairfax County's Tax Administration, and they are seeking a Tax Specialist II. This role involves conducting field investigations and ensuring compliance with local tax regulations while educating businesses on tax codes and filing requirements.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for 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
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 and 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
Benefits
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Continuous Learning Opportunities
Commuter Benefits Accounts
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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