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25-02573 Business Assessor II

Kentucky Department of Revenue
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The Office of Property Valuation has an opening for a Business Assessor II in the Division of State Valuation. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to elected officials, staff, and other managers.

As a Business Assessor II for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, you will provide direct technical assistance to PVAs and local officials to resolve tax matters.

1.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Reviews tax returns and financial records of businesses to produce the fair cash value assessment of business properties.
  • Prepares and computes assessment notices and apportions amounts among county and local taxing jurisdictions using the agency’s data systems and software
  • Reviews and prepares responses to taxpayer objection(s) protest to adjustments made to tax returns, assessment methodologies and explains pertinent law, regulation and policy
  • Confers virtually and by written correspondence with taxpayers, county/local officials regarding assessment methods
  • Research’s tax laws, regulations, circulars, and policies on state taxes administered by the Department of Revenue to keep abreast of any changes.

The successful candidate must possess clear communication skills to work with taxpayers in person or over the telephone and in writing, sometimes in confrontational situations.

2.  Additional / Supplemental information:

  • Required to successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
  • Required to comply with all tax laws.
  • Mostly at a desk using a computer and telephone.
  • Some travel for training and education.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

3.  Minimum Requirements

  • EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics or a related field.
     
  • EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in tax records examination, property assessment, or appraisal.
     
  • Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
     
  • Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in auditing of taxes related to property administration, property assessment, or appraisal will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
     
  • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

4.  Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brad Boyd at brad.boyd@ky.gov or 502-564-6839.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D