Auditor Appraiser I/II/III - Stanislaus County Department of Workforce Development

Please note: This was posted on behalf of the Stanislaus County CEO’s office. If interested in this position, please apply directly through the online County application tool at www.stanjobs.org.
 

About the Opportunity

 Stanislaus County now offers an employee bonus worth up to $10,000. This is a block budgeted Auditor Appraiser I/II/III position. The chosen candidate(s) would be hired as either an Auditor Appraiser  I, II or III, based on qualifications and experience. 
The Auditor Appraiser I entry-level position works in the Business Division of the Assessor's Office and examines, analyzes, and records information from accounting records in the audit of commercial, industrial, and farming establishments. This individual also examines real property appraisals.
The Auditor Appraiser II examines, analyzes, and records information from accounting records in the audit of commercial, industrial, and farming establishments. This  journey level position is expected to perform some of the more difficult audits and related duties as assigned.

Typical Tasks

 

• Process incoming property statements assigning the appropriate equipment valuation table for full value computation;
• Adjust and correct existing assessments;
• Perform appraisal of personal property and improvements of late filers or those who failed to file property statements;
• Discuss the audit findings with taxpayers and render a corresponding audit report in the form prescribed by the office and renders appropriate recommendations;
• Perform data gathering concerning valuation of taxable business property;
• Explain the filing of property statements and pertinent provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code to the public;
• Provide customer service in person and over the phone;
• Assist taxpayers regarding information relative to their business assessments;
• Travel to perform job related assignments in and outside of Stanislaus County; and
• Conduct audit-appraisals of less difficult property statements analyzing the taxpayer's accounting records, reviewing financial statements and income tax returns to determine the accuracy of the data reported on the Property Statement.

 

• Perform moderately complex audit-appraisals ; and  
• Explain assessment procedures to taxpayers and resolve questions or disagreements.

 

• Review audit reports of other auditors for completeness, accuracy and compliance with established audit guidelines and observances to applicable provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code;
• Perform the more difficult and complex audit-appraisals;
• Check and approve property statements processed by other business department staff;
• Provide lead direction and field assistance to entry and journey level auditors;
• Provide assistance in drafting operating policy and procedures for the business department and participates in the annual revision of the various property statement forms;
• Attend conferences and other meetings as a representative of the office and takes part in the preparation of briefs for presentation to the Assessment Appeals Board and in court;
• Assist in the training and orienting of new auditors; and
• Assist in the periodic evaluation of subordinate personnel.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

 

• Auditing and/or accounting principles and procedures.

• The purpose, organization and function of a local Assessor's Office;
• Auditing and/or accounting principles and procedures;
• Revenue and Taxation Code;
• Fair Market Value;
• Form used in the auditing section of the Assessor's Office;
• Standard approaches to value such as market, income, and cost; and
• Principle, practices and techniques of training.

• Learn to read and analyze Property Statements, accounting records and financial documents;
• Learn the Revenue and Taxation Code and various State-published handbooks relating to the assessment of taxable personal property and improvements;
• Prepare concise and accurate audit narratives and related reports;
• Explain audit findings to taxpayers in a tactful manner;
• Counsel taxpayers for proper reporting;
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing;
• Travel to various work sites; and
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing technology.

• Read and analyze Property Statements, accounting records, and financial documents;
• Compose business letters to audited taxpayers; and
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with an accounting degree or a specialization in accounting with 18 semester units of accounting and/or auditing.

• Is a licensed Accountant in the State of California.

• Passed the State, or a county, or city and county, or city civil servant or merit system examination regularly given for the position of Accountant or Auditor by the testing body.

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with an accounting degree or a specialization in accounting with 18 semester units of accounting and/or auditing.

• Is a licensed Accountant in the State of California.

• Passed the State, or a county, or city and county, or city civil servant or merit system examination regularly given for the position of Accountant or Auditor by the testing body.

• At least eighteen (18) months of responsible experience in accounting, auditing or a closely related field.

PATTERN I

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with an accounting degree or a specialization in accounting with 18 semester units of accounting and/or auditing.

PATTERN II

• Is a licensed Accountant in the State of California.

PATTERN III

• Passed the State, or a county, or city and county, or city civil servant or merit system examination regularly given for the position of Accountant or Auditor by the testing body.

• Four (4) years progressive experience as an Auditor-Appraiser in any public agency such as in a Federal, State, or County office.

• See current Block Budget III promotional guidelines.

• Possess a valid certificate as an Appraiser issued by the California Board of Equalization or obtain said certificate within one (1) year of hire. Failure to obtain a permanent certificate within one (1) year will result in dismissal; AND
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

Application and Selection Procedures

 

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. 
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. 
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. 
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification.  Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

 

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