Salary
$58,068.22 - $92,909.10 Annually
Location
Roanoke, VA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
02320
Department
Commissioner of the Revenue
Division
Commisssioner of Revenue
Opening Date
05/24/2023
Closing Date
6/21/2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Description Assists in the overall functions and operations of the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue. Serves as liaison to other local offices, state and federal agencies as related to the Commissioner of the Revenue. Acts as the Commissioner in the absence of the Commissioner. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major in business, accounting, finance or other related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in state and city tax work and effective customer service; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Examples of Duties Examples of Duties
Summary: Assists in the overall functions and operations of the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in the daily operation and function of the office of Commissioner of the Revenue.
Assists in the long-term planning of office goals.
With the Commissioner of the Revenue, prepares and monitors departmental budget.
With the Commissioner of the Revenue, researches state code, administrative code, and local code to ensure office compliance with laws as they are updated.
With the Commissioner of the Revenue, reviews tax classifications.
With the Commissioner of the Revenue, reviews appeals submitted by taxpayers.
Oversees and coordinates the Career Development Program for staff members enrolled in the Career Development Program.
Ensures the proper training of staff.
Audits business personal property tax returns.
Issues and audits business licenses.
Audits local tax returns filed through the Commissioner of the Revenue, including, but not limited to, food and beverage tax and transient occupancy tax, tangible property tax, and business license tax.
Prepares and audits Virginia State Income Tax returns.
Prepares and files Bank Franchise Tax.
Conducts research as needed on essential functions connected to the office’s operations.
Oversees tax programs administered within the office of Commissioner of the Revenue.
Makes recommendations to the Commissioner of the Revenue on staffing requirements and operational improvements.
Assists taxpayers with inquiries and forms.
Maintains and administers security of state systems.
Maintains and administers department payroll.
Drafts and prepares correspondence.
Approves purchase orders and payment vouchers.
Prepares daily and monthly reports.
Assists with and directs departmental projects as assigned.
Serves as a liaison to other local offices, and state and federal agencies as related to the Commissioner of the Revenue.
Working with appropriate staff, initiates court action on behalf of the city.
Acts as Commissioner of the Revenue in the absence of the Commissioner.
Other duties as assigned by the Commissioner of the Revenue.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue oversees 18 team members in 4 business sections: business tax center, personal property taxation, state income tax and tax relief programs, and information systems and management. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Chief Deputy Commissioner will primarily supervise Tax Compliance Auditors and any team members not supervised by a Tax Compliance Auditor.
Typical Qualifications Typical Qualifications
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major in business, accounting, finance or other related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in state and city tax work and effective customer service; or equivalent combination of education and experience and prior supervisory experience.
Supplemental Information Supplemental Information
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing. Ability to make effective presentations to city council, management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to plan, organize, direct and motivate the activities of others.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.