Tax Support Specialist

Title: Tax Support Specialist

Position: 00069

Location: Onsite, Virginia ABC Headquarters, Mechanicsville, VA

Salary: $41,900- $54,500

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Our Mission

Virginia ABC generates a reliable stream of revenue for Virginia and promotes public safety through the responsible sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages.

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Values

Accountability – Service – Integrity – Performance Excellence

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Virginia ABC’s Bureau of Law Enforcement is seeking a Tax Support Specialist to collect, review and examine wine tax reports and accounts. Specific duties include processing all incoming physical and electronic wine tax documents; conducting examinations of wine tax reports; making recommendations for manager and director approval; analyzing and correcting data in the Wine Tax Database; analyzing all tax documents, accounts and records for compliance with state tax laws, assessing liability and making adjustments to taxpayers' accounts. This position will also determine whether taxpayers comply with tax regulations, that taxes are properly assessed, tax accounts are balanced monthly and the taxpayer informed of any issues. This position works with co-workers to ensure purchase orders, transfers and receipts are processed correctly, in a timely manner, and that all records and files are properly maintained. This position will have frequent contact with corporate officials, attorneys, U.S. and foreign suppliers and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

• · Selected candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a demonstrated ability using computer systems including spreadsheet and access databases.
• Candidate should be able to enter confidential data; gather and analyze pertinent information; produce financial reports; distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information and arrive at logical conclusions; troubleshoot problems and devise solutions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Must also have the ability to handle stressful situations; make independent decisions; and work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must have experience multitasking, organizing and prioritizing workloads, and understanding compliance requirements as well as auditing system information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Information Technology from an accredited college or university; or related training and experience may substitute for desired education.

We offer:

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned every two weeks worked and 14 paid holidays paid
• Affordable healthcare with employer contributions
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits
• College Tuition Reimbursement program

Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC) does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. 

Virginia ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Virginia ABC is a military-friendly employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

In support of the commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800-552-5019.