Revenue Examiner

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Enforce City/County/State revenue laws within assigned jurisdictions .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35,297 - $79,664 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enforcing revenue laws and conducting inspections to assess tax liabilities and business classifications. Proficient in financial management, customer service, and maintaining accurate documentation while collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Revenue Law EnforcementFinancial ManagementCustomer Service ExperienceMS Office Suite ProficiencyBusiness License Processing

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Hard Skills

Tax CollectionBusiness Classification InspectionFinancial ReportingDocument ReviewApplication Processing

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Financial SoftwareOffice Productivity Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Revenue LawsLicensesPermitsAccounts ReceivableAccounts Payable

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enforce City/County/State revenue laws within assigned jurisdictions
Inspect businesses and residences to determine business classification, tax liability, appropriate licensures, and other revenue-related information
Process business operation applications, including business licenses and special event permits
Collect occupation, liquor, ad valorem, lease, lodging, and other relevant taxes
Perform residential and commercial revenue inspections through site visits, financial and tax document reviews, and citation issuance
Accept and review tax, revenue, and licenses/bonds applications and documentation
Communicate and collaborate with department heads, employees, citizens, board and council members, and vendors
Manage departmental accounts receivable and payable, monitor expenditures, and produce financial reports using financial software
Create and update files, maintain documents, and track information using forms and computer systems
Provide internal and external customer service
Participate in professional development and stay current on relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid driver's license
Experience with MS Office Suite or similar office productivity software, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email
Financial experience, such as balancing cash, money orders, computing taxes, collecting past due payments, and preliminary and final assessments on business licenses and permits
Customer service experience, including handling complaints face to face or over the phone, researching information, and providing guidance
Ability to sustain light physical activity such as walking or standing
Ability to occasionally lift items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to walk on unstable ground, such as loose dirt at construction sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave