Property Tax Analyst

Salt Lake County • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Salt Lake County… A career with a purpose in the community you love! Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work, and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. A community is more than a place... it’s our heart and service that brings us together. We encourage a work-life balance: Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day every year. Additional Benefits include: Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution Medical coverage including a 100% county-paid premium option Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees Health Savings account with a county contribution of up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability Professional Development Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare, and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto, and home insurance, and discounts at County facilities JOB SUMMARY Assists in administering the Property Tax Division’s responsibilities by preparing and mailing the notice of property valuation and tax change, managing the application process for the Board of Equalization, reconciling tax collections, and conducting the annual tax sale of delinquent properties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or other closely related field, plus three (3) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
• Knowledge of: Utah tax laws, State Tax Commission rules, and county ordinances governing property tax administration
• Accounting principles and practices
• Computer software related to job-specific duties
• General office procedures and methods
• Communication principles, methods, and techniques
• Local county government organization and administration
• Skills and Abilities to: Perform calculations with a high level of accuracy and complete detailed reports
• Manage time wisely with narrow and overlapping deadlines
• Conduct thorough audits and corrections of incoming and outgoing documents
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Interact professionally with diverse populations
• Read and interpret written policies, procedures, regulations, ordinances and statutes
• Work independently, make professional decisions, work well with other individuals
• Apply and articulate professional standards and procedures
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Respond effectively in stressful situations
• Act ethically

Responsibilities

• Administers one or more division program(s); fulfills program goals and objectives and/or participates in relevant committees.
• Analyzes, summarizes, and interprets data, prepares results, and/or makes recommendations.
• Maintains technical data, generates reports and findings, and defends analytical work during hearings or litigation.
• Reviews documents and reconciles discrepancies; makes needed adjustments.
• Reviews and/or evaluates reports, documents, laws, rules, and regulations; edits, prepares, or approves summaries of findings.
• Ensures compliance with applicable State and County laws, regulations, statutes, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Conducts research in assigned areas, including property records, abstracts, public directories, or from among other available sources to assure legal compliance with statutory duties.
• Develops and maintains audit procedures to evaluate workflow, fairness, and accuracy for exemptions and/or appeals.
• Anticipates the impact that new or modified software will have on existing standards and systems.
• Recommends user-level computer system enhancements to better meet customer needs.
• Assists in the collection of delinquent taxes not collectable through an established process; prepares legal warrants as directed.
• Mentors subordinate seasonal personnel including: determining workload, delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective action.
• Prepares public documents, as required by statute, for distribution to property owners, appropriate taxing entities, and/or the public.
• Provides administrative support and expertise for public meetings as deemed necessary.
• Interprets, clarifies, explains, and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.
• Receives, researches, and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedure, and/or facilitates a resolution.
• Acts as a resource for management and staff; provides technical support within area of responsibility.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays
• up to 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• one personal day every year
• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county-paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution of up to $1200/year
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Professional Development
• Onsite medical clinic, childcare, and gym
• hospital insurance
• pet insurance
• auto, and home insurance
• discounts at County facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees