Appraiser, Business Assets - Will Train

Organization

Personal Property

$18.55

Hourly

Full time

Under general supervision, upon certification as an appraiser, analyzes business personal property valuations for existing and new businesses, to determine proper value for ad valorem tax purposes according to: OK State statutes, Oklahoma Tax Commission rules, and International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) standards. This job description may be updated at any time to accommodate evolving requirements and responsibilities of the Assessor's Office.

All Job Description s are approved as final by the HR Director for the Tulsa County Assessor as of the listed revision date above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position. All offers for employment are contingent upon a positive background check. All Assessor Employees are expected to:
Work independently and in a team with tact, support, and cooperation for customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Be capable of effectively using Microsoft suite of office software. Perform other duties as assigned, assist in all functions of the office, and train co-workers. And be aware that work may be occasionally required outside normal business hours, and time off may be discouraged during certain customer-support periods.

As this is a public office, and due to conflict of interest concerns, all employees of the Tulsa County Assessor's Office must place any real estate license in an INACTIVE status while employed here, or as soon as any current transactions are completed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Accounting, Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science, or other closely related field; OR any combination of training and significant successful experience in accounting or property appraisal.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Identify, locate, and appraise business personal property accounts. Verify new and existing business personal property accounts by conducting annual field canvassing, reviewing social media, internet, and other news media. Processing business renditions and assessment corrections. Provide customer service and guidance to all taxpayers and tax professionals in person, telephonically, and via electronic correspondence regarding filings, audits, and the appeal processes for business personal property.

Read and analyze incoming correspondence, submissions, and reports. Accurately input data to prepare, adjust, approve, and review assessments as allowed by state statute. Prepare and assist with Formal/Informal business personal property appeals at Board of Equalization. Audit non-filers and other businesses identified for review. Perform other duties as assigned, and train co-workers. Work may be required outside normal business hours.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Interpret and apply the rules, regulations, policies and procedures that relate to the Assessor's Office. Analyze financial and accounting data, and draw logical conclusions, process details with an analytical mindset. Speak and write effectively, establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public and other employees. Apply accounting and auditing techniques to practical field problems, and maintain documentation. Research, plan, organize, and make timely decisions to meet project and task deadlines.

Work independently, and in a team environment with tact, support, and cooperation. Ability to defend values before Board of Equalization and assist in District Court. Assist in all phases and functions of the office.

REQUIRED MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and apply to practical situations. Ability to understand and apply basic accounting concepts.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and analyze procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information with clarity, and clearly respond to questions from groups, managers, coworkers, and taxpayers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is regularly required to use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, or reach; frequently required to move about independently, and drive independently, to speak clearly and listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Valid Oklahoma Driver's License. Must provide own transportation and liability insurance, mileage is reimbursed. Upon hire, attain Certificate of Advanced Accreditation as provided in Title 68 O.S. §2816

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The duties of this position are primarily in-office, but include in-field. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The…