Personal Property Auditor Assessor's Office

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• 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 up to $1200/year Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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JOB SUMMARY

Performs audits on personal property accounts under the direction of the Personal Property Audit Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Finance Accounting or other closely related field plus two (2) years of experience as a personal property appraiser auditor accountant or accounting experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

This position requires a person to possess or obtain a Personal Property/Auditor designation in accordance with the appraiser designation program pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Sectionsandand rule R884-24P-19 within 24 months after the date of hire. Designation must be maintained.

A valid Drivers License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Drivers License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Schedules and performs audits of assigned personal property accounts.
• Identifies escaped taxable personal property.
• Writes personal property audit reports.
• Determines taxable value and classifies assets for which there is no recorded cost information.
• Represents the Assessor and educates the public on personal property tax rules and regulations.
• Researches and responds on difficult or controversial situations to various people groups councils officials and the public; assists the Division Administrator with these functions.
• Assists the Personal Property Audit Manager in the defense of taxable tangible personal property value regarding taxpayer appeals to the County Board of Equalization.
• Assists the manager at hearings in front of the County Board of Equalization regarding taxpayer appeals to the State Tax Commission in the defense of taxable tangible personal property value.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Proficiency in Utah State Tax Commission rules and regulations including the application of personal property valuation schedules classification guides and cost-approximation methods using recognized publications and comparable equipment values
• Basic accounting software and systems
• Generally accepted accounting and auditing practices principles methods and techniques
• State and local personal property appraisal regulations
• Salt Lake County Tax System; Utah Code 59-2 - Property Tax Act; State ad valorem tax regulations
• Business management principles methods and techniques
• GIS Software and uses

Skills and Abilities to:

• Work effectively under pressure meet difficult deadlines and prioritize organize assign and delegate work
• Utilize personal computers and basic software related to job-specific duties
• Write reports and unique system manuals
• Work effectively in a dynamic environment both independently and in a team setting
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills
• Effectively apply general principles to specific conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires on-site field visits for each audit. Field visits may be over a variety of building construction outdoor terrain and varied weather conditions.

This position requires the ability to climb walk sit kneel and bend across varied indoor and outdoor terrain and construction environments to access properties and equipment for field data collection.