Appraiser - Business Assets - Will Train

Tulsa County

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, as applicable laws permit. 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Be capable of effectively using Microsoft suite of office software.

Nice To Haves

Will Train

Responsibilities

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, assist in all functions of the office, and train co-workers.

Benefits

Health and Prescription (Employer pays bulk, employee pays partial)
CareATC Health Clinic availability
Tobacco Cessation Program
Pension (defined benefit) Retirement Plan
457 Deferred Compensation
401a Match
Post Employment Health Plan (after 12 months FT employment)
Monthly pay schedule
Annual pay review and merit pay adjustments (when funded) - eligible after 1 year FT employment
13 paid holidays
Funeral leave
Military leave
15 days’ vacation
96 hours annual
up to 1040 hours accumulation of personal leave, both accrued monthly
Longevity pay after 2 years FT employment
Safety training incentive allowance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account
Education Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Credit Union
Long-Term Disability
$30K Life Insurance
Limited remote-work options for some positions
Paid training and/or allowance for: Appraiser certification, cross training, accreditation and designation in Int’l. Assn. of Assessing Officers (IAAO), and 30 hours every 3 years continuing education credits
Optional Insurance Policies and Benefits Available (Employee pays): Dental, Vision, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Additional Life to include spouse and dependent children, Living Care/Whole Life
Covered Parking
ID Theft Protection