Senior Tax Auditor

Cabarrus County•Cabarrus County, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult professional work in the management of the Business Personal Property audit process. Serves as Economic Investment Administrator and lead for special tax department projects. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Personal Property Manager. Supervision will be exercised over Tax Auditor staff.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of business personal property principles, practices and procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of standard practices, procedures and equipment as applied to the maintenance of an accounting system
Comprehensive knowledge of the State laws for the assessment of Business Personal Property
Strong computer skills with the ability to create Pivot tables, Macros, and extensive automated spreadsheets in Excel
Working knowledge office equipment and computers and applicable software applications
Ability to analyze, interpret, and exercise professional judgement in the review of financial data, contracts and laws
Ability to prepare financial analysis reports
Ability to communicate ideas and arguments effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Ability to attend work regularly
Requires Bachelor's Degree from an appropriately accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field with coursework in accounting
Intermediate experience of three to five years with Accounting, Tax, Auditing, Assessment, Supervisory or Grant Administration in both Public, Private, or Governmental roles
An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the state of North Carolina

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
NCDOR Personal Property and Real Property Appraiser designations are preferred but may be attained within the first two years

Responsibilities

Supervision of desk and field audits
Assists with contract tax audits including general coordination, review and guidance throughout the audit and appeal processes
Administration of grants to include tracking of compliance, budgeting, and performing complex calculations based on interpretation of legal agreements
Assists with assignments delegated to the Tax Auditor as needed
Maintaining records and files
Preparing reports
Meets with taxpayers, reviews expectations for business personal property reporting
Administration of grant program to include the development of policies, procedures and forms
Audit of grant programs to identify concerns and identify solutions
Complex analysis for budgeting and payment of grants
Consultation with decision makers regarding tax matters
Management of audit programs and procedures
Review of business personal property audits
Analyzes and interprets data such as cost, market comparison, and income-producing potential to include the review of complex income and expenses statements, leases, depreciation, and property sales to determine valuation
Analysis and defense of appeals
May assist with valuation and appeals of complex real property valuations as needed
Assists with preparation and review of reports and/or statistical analysis to assure assessment uniformity
Identification of potential audit candidates or real property assessments for review
Assists with preparation and/or review of various reports for management, state filings, municipalities or others as needed
Assists with various auditing of CAMA system to assure completion of administrative steps and/or of correct billing
Review of most complex exemption/exclusion filings
Assists with the development of tax policies and reports
Responds to inquiries from citizens concerning problems with their tax bills
Assists with preparation of total property values for budget preparation
Maintains detailed records and prepares a variety of reports concerning activities
Performs related tasks as required