What are the responsibilities and job description for the tax auditor position at Hanover County Government?
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General Description:
This is a professional position.
The incumbent performs routine duties associated with the auditing of businesses operating in the County for compliance to business license and personal property tax regulations.
Organization:
.The Tax Auditor reports to the Chief Deputy Commissioner of Revenue and may serve as a workflow leader to the Business Property Tax Revenue Specialist. . The Tax Auditor position is part of Hanover County's Career Ladder Program and has four (4) levels ranging from Tax Auditor I to Senior Tax Auditor.
Senior Tax Auditors will be expected to serve as project managers and team leaders for special projects and department initiatives Essential Functions:
- Conducts routine audits of businesses operating within the County to determine appropriate tax bases for assessment purposes.
- Conducts routine investigations of businesses to determine taxability and/or appropriate classification.
- Coordinates the administration of miscellaneous taxes, including contractor's licenses, business personal property, merchant's capital, transient occupancy and machinery/equipment.
- Processes business licenses and personal property applications.
- Enforces applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Responds to technical inquiries posed by taxpayers, accountants, attorneys and business representatives.
- Researches statutory questions and ensures compliance.
- Performs related work as assigned
Working Conditions:
A. Hazards
- None knownB. Environment
- Office
- Field – Must be able to travel to County businessesC. Physical Effort
- MinimalD.
Exempt Education, Experience and Training:
Bachelor's degree required (preferably in accounting or other business related field) with at least two (2) years of related experience preferred – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable
Special Conditions:
- Serves at the will of the Commissioner of Revenue
- Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
- Twelve-month probationary period