Auditor/Appraiser I/II

County of Riverside•Riverside, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder is hiring an Auditor/Appraiser for its Business Personal Property Division in Riverside, California. The position uses auditing and appraisal procedures to examine business records and determine the proper value of assessable property. Work includes property tax audits, audits of chaptered legislation and departmental internal operations, and preparation of audit reports with findings and recommendations. The role also involves travel to offsite locations for in-person audits and site visits. The position may be filled at Auditor/Appraiser I or II, at the department’s discretion based on the candidate’s qualifications. The II classification performs assignments requiring a greater understanding of departmental policies and more extensive technical knowledge than the I classification. Auditor/Appraiser I is a natural progression underfill; incumbents may be eligible for promotion to II within one year after meeting performance and education requirements, including obtaining a valid Appraiser’s Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization. The position currently offers the opportunity for a hybrid telework schedule based on business need, but in-person work may be required and telework arrangements may change. Employees are prohibited from engaging in real estate, appraisal, auditing, or notarial activities related to California property outside their official duties while employed by ACR. The department describes its mission as upholding and protecting public trust through public service, stewardship of public funds, transparency, employee empowerment, innovation, collaboration, effectiveness, and leadership in local government.

Requirements

Auditor/Appraiser I, Option I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, or another field with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework.
Auditor/Appraiser I, Option II: Valid Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certificate.
Auditor/Appraiser II, Option I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, economics, finance, accounting, auditing, or a related field; accounting specialization is preferred and is interpreted as the specified accounting-related coursework.
Auditor/Appraiser II, Option I: Up to one year of professional accounting, auditing, or auditor/appraisal work that included routine property tax audits of businesses and agricultural enterprises, audit reports, and tax-roll adjustments equivalent to County of Riverside Auditor/Appraiser I work.
Auditor/Appraiser II, Option II: Valid Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certificate, plus up to one year of qualifying professional accounting, auditing, or auditor/appraisal work that included routine business and agricultural enterprise property tax audits, audit reports, and tax-roll adjustments equivalent to County of Riverside Auditor/Appraiser I work.
Prior experience in general accounting, financial audits, or property tax filing audits.
Valid California Driver’s License.
Valid Appraiser’s Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization; applicants without the certificate may apply but must obtain it within one year of employment.
Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and appraisal principles and applications; public relations principles and techniques; relevant Revenue and Taxation Code and California Administrative Code provisions; and statistical sampling and flow-charting techniques.
Ability to read and interpret laws, regulations, and other written material; analyze situations and data; identify significant conditions and problem areas; prepare clear, concise reports; maintain accurate records; guide and instruct others; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Strong time management, customer service, critical thinking, verbal communication, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting property tax audits, performing appraisal work, or working within a Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Accounting specialization for the Auditor/Appraiser II degree option.

Responsibilities

Conduct property tax audits of businesses and agricultural enterprises; examine accounting records, determine taxable property on hand, prepare audit reports, and adjust tax rolls as necessary.
Examine taxpayer property statements for accuracy and completeness and calculate assessable values of supplies and fixed assets using established appraisal procedures.
Conduct audits related to chaptered legislation and the department’s internal operations.
Examine, verify, and evaluate accounting records, operations, procedures, and systems for compliance with department, county, and state requirements.
Explain audit and assessment procedures and valuations to taxpayers and company representatives.
Perform field inspections at business locations to update assessment information.
Determine values for non-commercial aircraft and boats or vessels.
Appear as a witness at Assessment Appeals Board hearings when required.
Perform special research projects as necessary.
Assist in training Auditor/Appraiser I personnel when required.
Travel to offsite locations for in-person audits and site visits.