Auditor/Appraiser

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur.

Performs professional level financial records and personal property auditing work including, auditing the financial records of companies and individuals doing business in the County and determining the value of secured and unsecured tax accounts. Appraises possessory interests annually for tax purposes.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents

• Schedules and audits the financial records and equipment of companies and individuals doing business in the County including: reviewing various information sources to discover new businesses; reviewing accounts to ensure accuracy of same; reviewing ledgers, income tax returns, insurance policies, etc. • Determines the value of personal property of secured and unsecured property tax accounts, to include: interpreting tax code laws, policies and procedures; reviewing and determining the accuracy and completeness of the return; interpreting deeds to determine ownership and descriptions; categorizing equipment and improvements reported; applying penalties for late filing; and entering and proofing all related data. • Appraises possessory interests annually for tax purposes, including: receiving and entering information into the computer; interviewing lessors; analyzing and interpreting lease contracts; mailing information to and preparing related correspondences. • Appraises airplanes, pleasure and commercial vessels annually for tax purposes, including: receiving and entering information into the computer system; interviewing owners; analyzing and interpreting airplane and marine appraisal guides; mailing information to owners; reviewing returned forms and entering data; conducting field inspections; reviewing records, maps, handbooks, etc.; and preparing related correspondence. • Compiles information and data for Board of Equalization hearings. • Finds new businesses, by reviewing business license applications, reports, State Board of Equalization sales tax information, Deeds and site checks. • Assists the public by answering questions related to job functions. • Assists the supervisor in determining the proper calculating factors and revising the property tax system accordingly. • Assists in preparing computerized programs applicable to the work. • Interprets State revenue and taxation laws related to the work. • Reports administrative and/or operational problems to the supervisor. • Enters and retrieves a variety of complex information using a computer. • Disseminates a variety of information and/or reports to various agencies via telephone, mail, email and/or fax. • Processes roll corrections for current and prior years upon discovery. • Attends required classes to maintain certificate public meetings and explains functions of the department, with emphasis on completion of property statements. • Formats and types letters, memos, charts, labels, reports, or other correspondence on a word processor or typewriter and proofs correspondence and related documents of staff. • Provides back-up support for other staff. • Performs other related duties as assigned.