Personal Property Specialist I

County of Roanoke Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Roanoke Virginia is seeking a detail-focused clerk to process personal property taxes under the supervision of the tax department. You will greet taxpayers, answer inquiries, maintain accounts, and file materials for tax assessment purposes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state law.

Responsibilities include assessing vehicles for taxation, updating accounts for address or ownership changes, handling DMV and apartment reports, and supporting other tax clerks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience in customer service or taxation preferred.
• Knowledge of taxation methods is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and data entry abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process personal property taxes under supervision.
• Greet taxpayers and respond to inquiries with excellent service.
• Maintain accurate personal property tax accounts and files.
• Assess vehicles for taxation and coordinate abatement records.
• Update accounts for address, situs, or ownership changes.
• Assist other tax clerks and complete assigned projects.

Skills

Customer service

Taxation knowledge

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business school or college courses preferred

Tools

MS Office

Automated systems

Job description

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, processes personal property taxes for the County. This position assists taxpayers with related tax inquiries, maintains personal property tax accounts, and files items for taxpayers for tax assessment purposes.

• Hours Required for this position: 40~ Greets all visitors (in person or phone) to the department, accepts inquiries, ascertains nature of business and assists or re-directs as appropriate while providing excellent customer service
• Maintain accurate personal property tax accounts, in compliance with the Virginia State Code, County ordinances and office policy and procedures
• Scan/file personal property tax information and assign to proper account/year
• Ensures all personal property is properly assessed; ascertains fair market value for personal property which consists of motor vehicles, trailers, campers, mobile homes, and boats
• Assesses vehicles for taxation; coordinates and maintains tax abatement records
• Adjusts existing tax accounts to reflect changes to mailing address, situs, ownership, and Personal Property Tax Relief Act status
• Processes and answers complaints; resolves customers issues; and corresponds with taxpayers concerning tax issues and problems
• Completes special projects as assigned, independently or as a member of a team
• Works with supervisor to complete DMV and apartment reports
• Handles inquiries and collects data from the public regarding personal property
• Operates a variety of office equipment and software
• Review applications, and forms for conformity with established procedures
• Appears in court as needed
• Provides assistance to other tax clerks
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

• Required: High school or equivalent
• Preferred: Business school or college level courses

Experience

• Preferred: Two (2) years of related experience in customer service, taxation

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Virginia driver’s license
• Encouraged to enroll in the Master Deputy program through the Weldon Cooper center at UVA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of taxation methods.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to customer service.
• Knowledge of discovery methods and resources.
• Knowledge of the use and operation of automated systems.
• Skill in communicating clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze financial and business statements, records, and tax returns.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
• Ability to analyze facts, legal precedents, and determine correct response.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work as deadlines dictate.
• Ability to recognize and respond to needs resulting from department workloads, deadlines, and staffing levels.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to organize information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Additional Requirements

Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description