Auditor-Appraiser I​/II; and Promotional

The Business Personal Property Division of the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Auditor-Appraiser I/II.

• Obtaining, processing, and analyzing data for the timely completion of audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for assessment purposes.
• Completing appraisals of property and performing audits of property owner reports, records, and declarations.

Initially under close supervision, an individual hired at the Auditor-Appraiser I level is trained in performing routine audits and making appraisals of routine property types. An individual hired at the Auditor-Appraiser II level will be fully competent to independently perform auditing duties.

The Business Personal Property Division currently consists of two Principal Auditor-Appraisers, seven Senior Auditor-Appraisers, three Auditor-Appraisers, and one Assessor Recorder Technicians, who are managed by a Chief Appraiser. The County Assessor sets the value of the tangible assets possessed by more than 11,000 businesses operating in San Mateo County, thereby establishing their taxable value. The Assessor also sets the value of 3,000 boats and 400 private aircraft owned in the county.

This is an exciting and dynamic work environment with high-volume work and high-public contact.

We are seeking a goal-oriented individual who can organize and plan their workload accordingly to achieve yearly audit goals. The successful candidate is self-directed yet also effective in working with a team. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting and in auditing of business, be fully competent to independently perform auditing duties, and have two or more years of experience performing appraisal audits for tax assessment purposes.

Knowledge of boats and aircraft is a plus. A bachelor’s degree in accounting is highly desired.

The salary range for Auditor-Appraiser I is $86,798.40 - $96,969.60 annually. The salary range for Auditor-Appraiser II is $95,929.60 - $ annually.

Acquisition within one year of appointment of a permanent Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to qualify include:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting from a recognized institution of higher education (accredited); or
• Is a licensed accountant in the State of California; or
• Has passed the state, or a county, or city and county, or city civil service or merit system examination regularly given for the position of accountant or auditor by the testing body; or
• Holds the office of Assessor.

For candidates not meeting the qualifications listed above, the State Board of Equalization requires Auditor-Appraisers to possess these educational components:

• 18 semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing courses. Business law and economic classes may not contribute toward the 18 units; or
• 19 semester units (or quarter equivalents), 16 units of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses and 3 semester units of which may be either business law or economic classes.

Auditor-Appraiser I - In addition to the aforementioned information, some experience in real estate or property appraisal is desirable. Auditor-Appraiser II – In addition to the aforementioned information, two years of experience performing audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes is crucial.

• Accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Technical and professional knowledge of appraisal/audit procedures.
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