Title: Tax Credit Analyst Sr

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec I

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s (Virginia Tax) Office of Customer and Taxpayer Services is seeking a highly analytical team member with a strong background to serve as a Tax Credits Analyst, which will perform a variety of analytical duties in support of Special Taxes and Services programs, services, projects, and initiatives for Tax Credit Administration.

In this role, you will:

Provide technical and analytical support by researching information, gathering data, reporting and statistics, maintaining databases, legislation implementation support, and resolving functional defects and issues associated with Advantage Revenue.

Perform specific duties based on the work unit assignment such as administer procedures, controls and data input into Tax Credit Bank to ensure accuracy and reliability of taxpayer credit balances.

The anticipated salary range is up to $55,000.00

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule with 2 days remote and 3 days in office per week.

This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia at our Westmoreland location.

Please note that this recruitment will only consider current Virginia Department of Taxation employees.

At Virginia Tax… 

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, but we are also the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.  

What we do matters. So do you. 

Minimum Qualifications

General knowledge of Virginia tax credits, tax returns, schedules, rules and regulations

Advanced analytical skills to research and gather data from inquiries within our proprietary accounting system, compile results, and solve problems, using a variety of research and analytical methodologies

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including demonstrated experience formulating extensive spreadsheets in Excel; and creating and maintaining databases and running queries in Access required

Basic knowledge of accounting concepts and principles

Strong organizational skills to include multi-tasking and prioritizing effectively

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and provide quality customer service for both internal and external customers

Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment is essential

Additional Considerations

Familiarity, knowledge and experience with writing and running SQL queries

Working knowledge of the Integrated Revenue Management System or other accounting systems, software, or applications

Successful project management experience including meeting established deadlines

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their Virginia state tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations. 
 
Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. 

A hard-wired high-speed Internet connection is REQUIRED with a download speed of 10 MB or higher, an upload speed of 10 MB or higher, and a maximum latency of 75 MS. Your modem/router must have ethernet ports for a physical phone connection. (See testing requirements under special instructions)

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours. 

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3608. 
 
Virginia Tax is committed to providing equal opportunity to disabled individuals and willing to provide reasonable accommodations to enhance opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 
 
Virginia Tax participates in E-Verify. 
 
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. 
 

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team 

Phone: 804-786-3608 

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.