Tax Auditor

Job Title

Business Personal Property Appraiser

Job Purpose

Highly responsible work in the auditing and review of business personal property such as machinery, equipment, inventories, vehicles, furniture, and fixtures; coordinates the County's Business Personal Property Audit Program.

Responsibilities

Conducts audits of businesses, including selection of businesses to be audited; manages and assigns audits to the contract auditor, reviews their audits for completeness and accuracy, and signs correspondences to businesses concerning audit results; conducts audits of businesses not assigned to the contract auditor. Utilizes depreciation schedules, general ledgers, balance sheets, and Schedule D of the North Carolina Corporation Income Tax Return to trace asset costs and depreciation. Researches various websites to locate new businesses and businesses not filing business personal property listings and in establishing estimated costs for similar equipment. Analyzes data prior to valuation; audits accounts of commercial individual properties to validate correct listing procedures; compares reports made to various government agencies. Uses discretion and independent judgment in reviewing applications for property tax exemptions for personal property of religious organizations, charitable, fraternal, civic organizations, and historical properties, ensuring exemption qualifications are met reviews and analyzes costs of machinery and equipment, fixed asset accounts, leasehold improvements, capital leases, expense accounts, etc. Clarifies and compares the business taxpayer's financial documents; schedules and conducts field audits. Contacts businesses to be audited through mail and/or phone and informs them of information needed during the audit. Reviews the North Carolina Corporation Franchise and Income Tax Returns, Schedule D, and verifies fixed asset account balances with financial statements; ensures the confidential nature of these documents. Processes business personal property abstracts to render assessments. Performs a variety of work assisting in the listing and assessment of business personal property. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University in account and at least one year of accounting/auditing experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University in business administration or related field, with 12 semester hours in accounting and two years of accounting/ auditing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in property appraisal, taxation or related area. Degree/coursework must be from an accredited institution. Computer Skills: Prior intermediate level experience with computers, calculators, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Licenses/Certifications: Must possess or be able to obtain and continue to possess a County Business Personal Property Appraiser certification within the first year of employment. A valid NC driver's license is required and the ability to maintain a driver's record within Alamance County's policy criteria.

Skills & Abilities

Competency Statements:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail-oriented – Ability to manipulate small pieces of data with accuracy and focus.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasking – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Physical Demands: N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day). F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day). C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day).

Stand F Walk O Sit F Manually Manipulate F Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl N Squat or Kneel O Bend O Talk/Hear C See C Taste/Smell N Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less C 11-20 lbs. F 21-50 lbs. O 51-100 lbs. O Over 100 lbs. N Push/Pull 10 lbs. or less C 11-25 lbs. F 26-40 lbs. O 41-100 lbs. O Other Physical Requirements •Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

Benefits

Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA. Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event. Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more. Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents. Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. Time Off Accruals: Vacation Time – Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year. Sick Time – All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year. County Observed Holidays – Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule. Wellness Benefits & Programming: Employee Assistance Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded. Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone. Alamance County Employee Health Center: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost. Services Available: Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever. Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...) Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider Health Education and Counseling Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate. Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay. Employee Fitness Center: Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment