Business Compliance Representative

City of Chandler, Arizona; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer time off

Dress code business casual

Dental and vision coverage

Flexible schedule when available

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Chandler's Tax & License Division seeks a Business Compliance Representative to provide information and taxpayer education to the public and business owners regarding compliance with City and State regulations.

Responsibilities include processing business registrations, licenses, and transaction privilege tax activities; conducting field verifications; and serving as a liaison with external agencies. The role is office-based with occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with college coursework in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• At least 2 years of clerical experience in a bookkeeping or accounting environment.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Process business registrations, special regulatory licenses, and transaction privilege tax activities.
• Perform tax-related tasks and enforce applicable state statutes.
• Serve as a liaison with external agencies and conduct field verifications.
• Work primarily in an office setting with occasional visits to business locations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Accounting/Bookkeeping coursework

Job description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Management Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Business Compliance Representative. The position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who We Are

The City of Chandler Tax and License Division oversees and analyzes the collection and licensing of transaction privilege (sales) and use taxes by the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) and issues business registration and special regulatory licenses.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking to fill a vacancy in our Tax & Licensing area of the team. Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to provide general information and taxpayer education to the public and business owners regarding compliance with City and State regulations. Responsibilities include processing business registrations, special regulatory licenses, and transaction privilege (sales) tax activities; performing a variety of technical business licensing and tax-related tasks; enforcing applicable state statutes; and serving as a liaison with external agencies. The position also conducts field verifications of licenses and business activities. Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with occasional visits to commercial business locations to conduct field inspections and verifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED supplemented with college course work in Accounting, Bookkeeping or other Business Applications; and
• 2 years of clerical experience in a bookkeeping or accounting environment including some experience with municipal or state regulations; and
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a subject area related to regulatory oversight by Federal Law (statutes or ordinances) dealing with code and regulatory compliance.
• Previous experience working with accounting software programs.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions.