Auditor-Appraiser I

Santa Barbara County, CA • Santa Barbara, CA

72d

About The Position

This is a great and exciting entry-level opportunity in County of Santa Barbara's Clerk-Recorder-Assessor and Elections Office within the Assessor's division. We are seeking motivated individuals who have strong problem-solving abilities to fill two Auditor-Appraiser I vacancies in the Santa Barbara office. The position requires being fully onsite Monday-Friday. The Auditor-Appraiser I is an entry-level position that offers growth and career advancement opportunities. Under general supervision, the Auditor-Appraiser I participates in and performs audits and appraisals of business and personal property, and fixtures for tax assessment purposes and performs related duties as required. Please note, working for the Assessor's Office does not fulfill CPA training hour requirements.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any subject, supplemented by coursework or work experience that provides the knowledge of general accounting and auditing principles.
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above.
• Possession of a valid permanent appraiser certificate, with an Auditor designation, issued by the State of California within twelve months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to enthusiastically interact with the public and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to reach decisions and support their conclusions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Confidence in learning, interpreting and applying complex CA Revenue and Taxation Codes.

Responsibilities

• Performs audits and appraisals of personal property and improvements.
• Inspects and analyzes books, records, ledgers, journals, income tax reports, and other pertinent information to determine market value.
• Prepares detailed work sheets and makes physical inspections of property to estimate market value.
• Appraises improvements, trade fixtures, leased equipment, supplies and expensed assets, heavy construction equipment, boats, airplanes, farm and ranch equipment, and similar items.
• Computes appraised value and taxable value using computer spreadsheets and database application.
• Prepares reports for and presents the Assessor's case before the Assessment Appeals Board.
• Explains property tax rules and regulations, and valuation and taxation methods to the public.

Benefits

• Health Plan: Choice of medical (with vision care) and dental plan options.
• Retirement: The County offers a Defined Benefit (Pension plan) and voluntary participation into a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Holidays: 13 days; Sick Leave: 12 days with unlimited accumulation; Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year, based on length of service.
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems.
• Flexible work schedule may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees