Tax Exemptions and Deferrals Specialist I chez Loudoun County Government, VA

Position Duties

The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is currently seeking applicants for a Tax Exemptions and Deferrals Specialist I. The successful candidate must have great organizational, time management and customer service skills with ability to manage a high volume of applications and work under deadlines. The Tax Exemptions and Deferrals Specialist I will:

• Guide the public through the entire pre-screen, application, qualification determination and recertification process, advise on scenarios based upon fact patterns presented to them and how they may affect said exemption or deferral program.
• Processes exemption and deferral applications.
• Ensure the equitable treatment of all property owners and organizations applying for, or potentially entitled to, a tax deferral or exemption from real or personal property taxation.
• Respond to inquiries in person, by telephone, e-mail, and in writing as needed in a friendly, informative, accurate, and timely manner (i.e. to general public, property owners, nonprofit organizations, potential sellers and purchasers, real estate agents and settlement attorneys).
• Maintain knowledge and assist with the administration of the other tax exemption and deferral programs administered by the Division.

• Tax relief for elderly and disabled
• Tax exemption programs for disabled veterans and surviving spouses of members of the armed forces
• Tax exemptions for revitalized real estate
• Tax exemptions for solar equipment
• Tax exemptions by designation and/or classification and land use assessment
  

Minimum Qualifications

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience in Finance, Taxation or related field. Bilingual language skills preferred.

Requires:
Strong analytical skills (research skills).
Attention to details.
Customer service and team work.
Planning and organization.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Must be flexible and have the ability to independently exercise good professional judgment.

Other Qualifications

Successful candidate will undergo a criminal, credit, and DMV background check. Valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.