Starting pay for this position is $44,192. 

To be eligible to telework from home, 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) 

As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:  

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week.  
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!  
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.  
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.  
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.  

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  

• Call center experience  

• Strong computer skills to include the use and navigation of multiple systems  

• Customer service skills  

• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population, including expectational listening, call control, and de-escalation techniques. 

• Experience analyzing and researching critical information and relaying that information to customers in an understandable manner  

Additional Considerations 

• Experience working in accounting, banking and tax preparation 

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.  

Internet Speed Test: To test the speed of your internet connection, from your home computer go to www.speedof.me and click the “Start Test” icon. A download speed of 10MB or higher, an upload speed of 10MB or higher and maximum latency of 75ms is REQUIRED.  

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.  
  
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.