Personal Property I

Tooele County•Tooele, UT

About The Position

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, discovering, valuation/assessment and appeals of all personal property with a taxable status in Tooele County, as well as the collection of such tax on behalf of the County and all taxing entities within the County. Duties in this area will be conducted in accordance with the provisions directed by Utah law, Utah State Tax Commission Rule, and applicable Tooele County practices and policies. Performs customer service duties by answering questions and assists in completing appropriate forms. Will be cross trained in processing and maintaining Farmland Assessment Act documentation and program compliance. May assist to collect data, perform inspections and appraisals of real property in Tooele County. Works under the direct supervision of the Personal Property Administrator, Real Property Administrator, or the County Assessor. Follow policies and procedures implemented pursuant to Utah law, Utah State Tax Commission rule, and office policy. Follow security measures to ensure the integrity of the personal property files and the updating of such files. Assist in the mailing of all personal property notices. Assist in the audit requests for business accounts. Assist the Personal Property Director in meetings with stakeholders to resolve disputes concerning personal property tax assessments and collections. Assist the Personal Property Director in the Assessor's office in personal property assessment appeals. Learn and follow pending and/or enacted legislation related to personal property assessment. In cooperation with the County Clerk/Auditor, review all applications for tax exemption for personal property. Assist the Personal Property Division Administrator in the Assessor's office in personal property processes as follows: Ensure the personal property division cash collection accounting process is in compliance with County cash handling policies and generally accepted accounting principles. Account for and certify all personal property tax receipts are properly accepted, receipted and deposited with the County Treasurer. Perform other duties as assigned. As directed by the Personal Property Division Administrator, assists with determining eligibility for Farmland Assessment Act to receive the exemption, assists applicants with the process of applications, recertifications, verity information presented as documentation, documents status, audits properties for compliance, prepares accounting and calculation documents for valuation and/or exemption removal, prepares information for appeals, uses several different county systems and software consistently. As directed by the Personal Property Division Administrator, discovers, inspects and assists in appraising real property to estimate the fair market value for ad valorem purposes. Collects factual data from a variety of sources as required. Verifies or corrects county appraisal records via physical and/or aerial photography inspections. Processes a variety of appraisal forms; assists in preparing appraisal reports; compiles simple tabulated data and makes mathematical computations. May assist to validate sales quarterly paying close attention to land guides and where adjustments need to be made to effective age and quality to ensure compliance with State Tax Commission audits. Performs customer service duties by answering questions and assists in completing appropriate forms. Understands and complies with all USPAP standards and Utah laws regarding ad valorem real property. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Abilities to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, the public, and those contacted in the course of the work, contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Learning office procedures and policies related to the office of the county assessor, and techniques for dealing with the public in person and over the phone.
Working with the Tooele County Offices, City Offices, and the public are expected skills.
Expected skills using Microsoft Office including but not limited to word and excel, general computer skills, and be able to learn software programs that the county uses and excellent data entry.
Basic map reading, using initiative and independent judgement within established procedural guidelines, organizing own work.
Abilities to perform a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and adhering to statutory regulations and deadlines.
Problem solving skills and a great work ethic are expected and key to functioning effectively in this position.
Must possess a valid Utah driver's license.
Must successfully obtain the Personal Property Designation from the Utah State Tax Commission within 2 years of hiring date.
Incumbent shall: be of good moral character; demonstrate honesty, competency, integrity, and truthfulness; conduct their professional duties and activities in a manner that reflects credit upon themselves, their profession, and the organization.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those with an associate degree from an accredited university in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or real estate, or a bachelor degree from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

Follow policies and procedures implemented pursuant to Utah law, Utah State Tax Commission rule, and office policy.
Follow security measures to ensure the integrity of the personal property files and the updating of such files.
Assist in the mailing of all personal property notices.
Assist in the audit requests for business accounts.
Assist the Personal Property Director in meetings with stakeholders to resolve disputes concerning personal property tax assessments and collections.
Assist the Personal Property Director in the Assessor's office in personal property assessment appeals.
Learn and follow pending and/or enacted legislation related to personal property assessment.
In cooperation with the County Clerk/Auditor, review all applications for tax exemption for personal property.
Assist the Personal Property Division Administrator in the Assessor's office in personal property processes as follows: Ensure the personal property division cash collection accounting process is in compliance with County cash handling policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
Account for and certify all personal property tax receipts are properly accepted, receipted and deposited with the County Treasurer.
Perform other duties as assigned.
As directed by the Personal Property Division Administrator, assists with determining eligibility for Farmland Assessment Act to receive the exemption, assists applicants with the process of applications, recertifications, verity information presented as documentation, documents status, audits properties for compliance, prepares accounting and calculation documents for valuation and/or exemption removal, prepares information for appeals, uses several different county systems and software consistently.
As directed by the Personal Property Division Administrator, discovers, inspects and assists in appraising real property to estimate the fair market value for ad valorem purposes.
Collects factual data from a variety of sources as required.
Verifies or corrects county appraisal records via physical and/or aerial photography inspections.
Processes a variety of appraisal forms; assists in preparing appraisal reports; compiles simple tabulated data and makes mathematical computations.
May assist to validate sales quarterly paying close attention to land guides and where adjustments need to be made to effective age and quality to ensure compliance with State Tax Commission audits.
Performs customer service duties by answering questions and assists in completing appropriate forms.
Understands and complies with all USPAP standards and Utah laws regarding ad valorem real property.
Performs other duties as assigned.