Lead Property Appraisal Auditor

2 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States County of Santa Clara Full time
Position Overview:
Under supervision, this role involves executing intricate personal property valuations and performing audits for taxation purposes.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Mentor junior staff in auditing personal property documentation procedures and methodologies.
2. Delegate tasks and offer technical guidance to team members on substantial, intricate projects.
3. Conduct on-site evaluations and engage with taxpayers; assess, analyze, and determine the value of machinery, business assets, and leasehold enhancements.
4. Calculate replacement costs and depreciation metrics to establish cash values.
5. Cross-reference affidavits with previous years' data, audit findings, or other relevant information to ensure accuracy in reported statements.
6. Audit the most significant and complex business entities.
7. Communicate with taxpayers regarding omissions or inconsistencies in affidavits and clarify assessments.
8. Investigate anomalies in financial figures based on business size and type.
9. Review financial records, including accounts, journals, ledgers, and invoices to ascertain purchase dates and acquisition costs of taxable assets.
10. Compile reports, including schedules and working documents, detailing the basis for assessed values.
11. Represent the department before the Assessment Appeals Board to justify assessments.
12. Initiate changes to tax rolls as necessary.
13. May serve as a Disaster Service Worker when required.
14. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To qualify, candidates must possess the education and experience necessary to meet Appraiser Certification requirements in accordance with relevant tax codes. Typically, this includes:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited institution;
- OR a Bachelor's Degree with 18 semester units in accounting and/or auditing courses;
- OR a Bachelor's Degree with 16 semester units in accounting/auditing and additional coursework in business, law, or economics.
- OR a valid California Accountant License.

Experience:
Two years of experience equivalent to Auditor Appraiser III level for tax assessment purposes, or three years of responsible auditing or accounting experience.

Special Requirements:
Appointees must achieve Appraiser certification within one year of appointment. A valid California driver's license is required prior to appointment.

Knowledge and Skills:
- Principles and practices of supervision and training.
- Accounting and auditing standards and procedures.
- Research methods, statistical analysis, and report writing techniques.
- Auditing methods and property valuation for tax assessment.
- Record-keeping principles and practices.
- Proficiency in common computer systems and applications.

Abilities:
- Apply accounting and auditing principles effectively.
- Understand property appraisal laws and regulations.
- Conduct thorough audits of financial records.
- Analyze and interpret financial data.
- Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
- Travel as necessary for site evaluations.

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