PROPERTY APPRAISER III (AUDITOR)

Maintains accurate and equitable valuations of personal property in Augusta-Richmond County within the guidelines of Georgia laws pertaining to taxation and valuation of personal property, generally accepted accounting principles, standard operating procedures, and instructions from the supervisor. Reports to the Assistant Deputy Chief Appraiser (Personal Property) or other designated person and works with taxpayers, businesses, professionals, employees, co-workers, and the public to provide accurate and accessible records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Audits business returns and financial documents; performs random audits.
• Reviews amendment accounts to ensure eligibility and updated values.
• Prepares cases and defends values to Board of Equalization.
• Determines property eligible to be taxed and verifies eligibility and value of tax exemption requests.
• Classifies personal property by category and by estimated useful life class.
• Assists the public by answering questions concerning the valuation of personal property. Assists in gathering data to complete a property digest.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

May supervise and/or train designated personnel.

Education: High School diploma or GED

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in personal property auditing and appraisal usually associated with completion of apprenticeship/internship.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field of study and three (3) years of experience;

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of Georgia law pertaining to taxation of personal property, accepted accounting principles, and procedures used to determine valuations of personal property.

Familiarity with state and county rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures.

Proficiency in record keeping.

Mastery of computer use and standard office equipment.

Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Certification:

Must successfully complete at least 40 hours of training during each two years of tenure (specified by the Department of Revenue).

Must possess or have ability to pass the Appraiser III examination as established for this level and to be certified by the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) as an Appraiser III within 36 months.

Licensing:

A valid driver's license with good driving history or have ability to obtain a valid operator/driver's license for the type vehicle or equipment operated. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

OTHER:

Travel from office to other locations will be required for this position.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Work is performed in an office setting.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.