Revenue Clerk I: BPOL & Tax Services

Powhatan County; Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Powhatan County in Virginia seeks a clerical and customer service professional to support the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office. The role involves handling BPOL applications, assisting taxpayers, and reviewing licenses and abatements.

The position requires basic math, strong communication, and computer skills, with 1–2 years in a related role or an apprenticeship. Training provided in county procedures and software systems.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level consistent with high school or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with BPOL applications, renewals, and related documentation.
• Answer taxpayer questions about BPOL requirements, deadlines, and procedures.
• Review business license applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist taxpayers in person, by phone or email; provide information and resolve problems.
• Prepare supplemental vehicle tax bills for new personal property.
• Complete DMV Select Services for customers and dealers in Virginia as listed.
• Receive and process county revenue and balance cash registers.
• Prepare a variety of correspondence.
• Assist in processing personal property and real estate abatements and business licenses.
• Assist in calculating real estate rollback figures for landowners.
• Assist taxpayers with filing federal and state tax returns.
• Assist in processing confidential income tax returns using the Integrated Management Revenue System.

Skills

Customer service

Prioritizing and organizing work

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers & software proficiency

Office equipment handling

Job description

Powhatan County in Virginia seeks a clerical and customer service professional to support the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office. The role involves handling BPOL applications, assisting taxpayers, and reviewing licenses and abatements.

The position requires basic math, strong communication, and computer skills, with 1–2 years in a related role or an apprenticeship. Training provided in county procedures and software systems.