Personal Property Auditor

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to audit commercial and industrial personal property returns in the County to ensure accurate and equitable valuation for tax assessment purposes.

• Performs audits of business financial statements and assets
• Prepares letters to schedule audit
• Conducts site visits to examine assets
• Meets with owners and accountants
• Examines financial records
• Provides results of audits
• Assists business owners, tax representatives, and the general public with tax‑related matters
• Provides information and answers questions regarding appraisal and audit methodology, appeals process, and current or historical valuation
• Represents the assessors in Board of Equalization (BOE) hearings and judicial appeals
• Collects and organizes information to present to the BOE
• Files appeals to court
• Provides information to attorneys for litigation and hearings
• Assists other employees in completing jobs and other assignments
• Trains and assists employees in learning the appeals procedures
• Gives advice based on knowledge of appraisal laws
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• ​Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in property appraisal and valuation to include lead or supervisory experience
• Seven years of experience in the field
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job

• Valid Driver's License
• Appraiser IV certification or active pursuit of Appraiser IV certification

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5–10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.