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City of Richmond

Financial Regulatory Specialist, Senior

City of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214


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D iversity…you!!!The City of Richmond offers a thriving job market, affordable cost of living, access to outdoor activities, rich cultural and historical heritage, and a welcoming community. From urban centers to rural villages, you’ll find an exciting array of amenities and activities that make our city a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. As a team member of the City of Richmond, you can enjoy our high-quality, affordable benefits program tailored to meet your individual or family needs. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply!The City of Richmond is seeking a Financial Regulatory Specialist, Senior.

Incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. The incumbent will provide assessment and collection of individual, real estate and personal property, operational and financial oversight of property taxes for the City. Incumbents provide a variety of tasks related to City and State tax law violations, and may also perform in-depth and complex investigations involving fraud or other financial criminal activity against the City. Additional responsibilities include providing standard information, customer service, and internal evaluation to resolve tax account transactions.TYPICAL DUTIES:Works with business taxes to ensure compliance with City and state tax codes; generates revenue; prepares orders of tax refunds, depending on area of focus. Communicates with taxpayers and compiles information to confirm liability. Negotiates when necessary and determines the best course to collect taxes owed.Performs data entry including on business personal property returns; prepares spreadsheets on an as-needed basis.Acts as customer service counter backup on an as-needed basis.Assists with business compliance; determines tax liability, if area of focus.Handles various other assignments for the department such as compiling financial/statistical data, testifying in court in tax violation cases, participating in community projects, and dealing with security issues regarding access to state applications.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Basic accounting principlesCity and State tax codesAssisting Delinquent Collections including providing correct assessments on collection casesCommunicating with a variety of internal and external departmentsDealing with security issues regarding access to state applications such as DMV, SCC, IRMS, etc.Performing data entry on various topics such as real estate, business, and personal property returnsExecution of good customer service as neededReviewing and examining real estate, business and personal property filings, books, and records under guidance of City and state codesUsing professional judgment in deciding which resources to use during the execution of preparationOral and written communicationAbilities (some combination of the following):Review, assess, analyze informationDocument business processesMulti-task, and complete tasks in a timely mannerPay attention to detailThink criticallyFollow directions and established proceduresWork independently to complete tasksMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Associate's degree in business, accounting, or related fieldBachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field is preferredTwo years of paraprofessional account support experience such as investigating delinquent accounts and calculating payments owed.An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classificationLICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire.Some positions may require a Firearms Permit and Special Police certification.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

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