Occupational Tax Compliance Analyst

The Georgetown-Scott County Revenue Commission is currently accepting applications for Occupational Tax Compliance Analyst. Applications must be completed online. Resumes will not be accepted unless attached to a completed application. The deadline to apply is July 15,2026.

Occupational Tax Compliance Analyst

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Free Workplace

Any applicant who needs an ADA accommodation in the employment selection process will request the accommodation from the human resources director.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. See links below.

Family Medical Leave Act

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Supplement

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Characteristics of Position:

Under general direction, issue business licenses, forward notices, and collect, record and deposit payroll and net profit taxes. Review taxpayer filings for compliance with established audit program. Perform related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

Administrative

• Accept applications for and issue business licenses.
• Prepare and mail complex written correspondence to taxpayers.
• Maintain an accurate filing system for licensee accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality of all applicable information and documents associated with each licensee account.
• Utilize, acquire and retain full knowledge of City of Georgetown, Scott County Fiscal Court and Scott County Board of Education ordinances and regulations and all computer programs necessary to the establishment of businesses and individual tax compliance
• Utilize, acquire and retain full knowledge of Internal Revenue Codes and Kentucky Department of Revenue laws and regulations necessary to the establishment of businesses and individual tax compliance.
• Write receipts and maintain account history as needed.
• Process and input taxpayer filings into database system especially during periods of high work volume.
• Review taxpayer filings for compliance with established audit program.
• Strong attention to detail.

Public Contact

• Assist businesses in filling out forms and applications and explain ordinances pertaining to occupational license taxes.
• Answer inquiries over the phone and in person regarding ordinance and regulations.

Miscellaneous

• May be assigned higher or lower level classifications in this or related class series and/or perform duties on a temporary or acting basis and/or act as a lead worker.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with all GSCRC safety rules.
• Performs related work as required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Physical demands include driving, walking, sitting, stooping and lifting (<25lbs).

Working conditions include performing job duties indoors.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or closely related field supplemented by two years of related work experience. Additional college level coursework in a closely related field of study or specialized training (skill/trade) from an accredited educational institution may be substituted for required work experience. Additional closely related work experience (including administrative and supervisory) may be substituted for educational training on a year-per-year basis.
• Bookkeeping and or Accounting experience is required.

Good knowledge of:

• The various types of business entities that a licensee may operate under.
• Office terminology and procedures
• Current technology and applications (including but not limited to: MS OFC Suite &Adobe Acrobat PRO).

Ability to:

• Exercise analytical judgment.
• Identify problems as they occur and provide solutions in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to people of all levels.
• Deal tactfully and firmly with the public in difficult situations.
• Testify in court and document evidence in connection with compliance to ordinances.
• Maintain complete records and prepare routine reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other city/county officials/employees.
• Understand and apply complex written and verbal instructions under general supervision.
• Possess and maintain good organizational skills.
• Maintain professional composure in all taxpayer interaction scenarios.
• Work comfortably in a paperless environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Local license tax ordinances.
• Internal Revenue Code.
• Kentucky Revised Statues relating to taxation.

Special Requirements:

• Possess and maintain a valid Kentucky driver's license.
• Must meet bonding requirements.
• Must be able to operate GSCRC equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner.
• Must be able to travel (within the Commonwealth) up to twice annually for tax update training includes the potential for overnight stays.

Work/Life Balance: Non-exempt position, 35 Hour Work Week, M-F 8-4, Pension, All City of Georgetown benefits including zero co-pay employer sponsored medical clinic and many zero- dollar prescription options.

Drug Free Workplace Policy: All employees of the Georgetown/Scott County Revenue Commission, Inc shall be and remain drug and alcohol free at all times when working for the Georgetown/Scott County Revenue Commission, Inc or engages in activities related to that work.