Personal Property Analyst

Cabarrus County•Cabarrus County, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs administrative support and intermediate skilled technical work related to listing, billing, collecting, and appraising individual personal property taxes. The position assists property owners with tax forms and questions, enters data, and prepares and maintains tax records and files. Work is performed under the supervision of the Personal Property Supervisor. The role includes listing and assessing individual personal property, examining and processing listings, analyzing property values and tax trends, and maintaining historical tax records according to applicable retention schedules. It also involves public assistance, mail processing, field inspections, discovering unlisted property, and participating in appeal hearings as necessary. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of training, with three days in the office and two remote days per week.

Requirements

Graduation from high school.
General knowledge of the principles and practices of personal property appraisal for assessment purposes.
General knowledge of state laws relating to personal property assessment.
Working knowledge of office equipment, computers, and applicable software applications.
Ability to analyze factors that influence personal property value and exercise judgment in determining values.
Ability to solve problems within the scope of responsibility.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Must obtain certification by the North Carolina Department of Revenue as a County Appraiser within two years of employment.
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Education from an appropriately accredited community college, with major coursework in business management, accounting, or a related field.
Some experience relating to personal property assessment.
Designation by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) as a Personal Property Specialist (PPS) is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Participate in listing and assessing individual personal property, including preparing, maintaining, and safeguarding tax records and files.
List personal property during the annual listing period; work with an outsource vendor to generate listing forms, review completed listings for compliance, assign appropriate trending schedules, and enter listings into the tax system.
Use spreadsheets and databases to compile and analyze data, interpret trends, and report on their tax implications.
Process high volumes of incoming and outgoing mail.
Conduct field inspections of personal property to ensure accurate assessments.
Use valuation guides and third-party data to assess property.
Maintain historical tax records in compliance with records retention and disposition schedules established by the NC Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History.
Seek out unlisted property, including motor vehicles, trailers, boats, and farm equipment.
Assist the public with walk-ins and phone calls regarding personal property, listing, assessment, and exemptions.
Participate in appeal hearings as necessary.
Perform related tasks as required.