Business Tax Representative

Job Summary

$28.77 - $44.97 / hour DOQ + Part-Time County Benefits

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Performs specialized work involving onsite inspection to document compliance

with registration and filing requirements of local business license ordinances

and provides support to the Auditor with respect to the conduct of field audits

of local business taxes.

Responsibilities

• Conducts onsite examinations of registrations of retail businesses to ensure

proper registration for all local business taxes and Virginia Retail Sales Tax;

conducts onsite inspections of major construction sites and commercial office

parks to confirm proper licensure of contractors and registration of businesses

for local business license tax.

• Performs site visits to businesses delinquent in filing local business tax

returns for the purpose of obtaining returns for business license, business

personal property, machinery, tools, and excise taxes; issues summons to

businesses failing to file required returns or obtain information that is

lacking as necessary.

• Analyzes building permits issued by the County and contractor business license

renewals to detect underreporting of gross receipts and possible fraud to ensure

the proper assessment of taxes, penalties, and interest.

• Assists the Senior Auditor in the conduct of major audit projects.
• Prepares assessment or refund recommendations of Commissioner of the Revenue

for processing by the Business License Inspector and Business Tax Specialist.

• Prepares and submits management reports reflecting resource expenditures and

results accurately and in a timely manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree

in accounting, business administration, or related field, and considerable

experience in accounting, auditing, or preparation of business tax returns.

• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, valid Virginia

driver’s license and acceptable driving record based on James City County’s

criteria.

• Knowledge of accounting and financial statements, including balance sheets and

income statements; generally accepted office practices and the operation of

general office equipment.

• Skill in use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to research, understand, and interpret statutes, forms, and procedures

for registration of businesses for local business taxes; work with a wide range

of individuals including business executives, the general public, and other

County staff to explain and implement requirements for compliance with local and

business tax regulations both orally and in writing; work effectively both

individually and as a member of a team.

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James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed

to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing

the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or

email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.