• Tax Specialist II

    Fairfax County Sheriff's Office (Fairfax, VA)


    Tax Specialist II

     

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    Tax Specialist II

     

    Salary

     

    $65,474.66 - $109,124.29 Annually

     

    Location

    FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

    Job Type

     

    FT Salary W BN

     

    Job Number

     

    26-00102

     

    Department

     

    Tax Administration

     

    Opening Date

     

    01/17/2026

     

    Closing Date

     

    1/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

     

    Pay Grade

    S23

    Posting Type

     

    Open to General Public

     

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    Job Announcement

     

    Responsible for conducting field investigations, discovery, and enforcement activities to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance among Fairfax County businesses. Discovery efforts involve detailed surveys of complex business establishments to determine tax liabilities related to the Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL), Food and Beverage Tax, and Business Personal Property (BPP) taxes. Educates and guides the business community on state and county tax codes, as well as filing requirements. Conducts field investigations to verify and enforce the accuracy of reported gross receipts for business licenses. Reviews business financial records and asset listings to ensure accurate and uniform taxation of tangible personal property. Interprets and applies state and county codes and guidelines to a variety of tax and licensing scenarios. Research and prepare written reports on technical and legal assessment matters.

     

    Employment Standards

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)

     

    (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

     

    Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field and two years of related work experience in local business tax assessments or closely related area.

    CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

    Valid driver's license

    NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a credit check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Four-year College Degree preferred in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

    + Knowledge of accounting and management principles.

    + Ability to perform basic financial auditing skills.

    + Experience with business tax compliance and routine tax audits.

    + Knowledge and experience of methods used in the assessment and discovery of Business, Professional, & Occupational License (BPOL) and Business Personal Property Taxes.

    + Experience enforcing and explaining business tax or license regulations.

    + Experience in interpreting state and county codes to determine business classifications and tax assessments.

    + Practical experience in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

    + Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level. Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

    SELECTION PROCEDURE:

    Panel interview and may include exercise.

     

    Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview).) .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

     

    Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

     

    Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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