Auditor-Appraiser III

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk in San Bernardino County seeks an Auditor-Appraiser III to lead complex audits and property appraisals. The role includes training staff, assisting the public with assessment issues, and preparing defenses for appeal cases.

It also involves scheduling the Business Property Appeals, appearing as an expert witness, and presenting at hearings before the Assessment Appeals Board.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of audit-appraisal experience performing business property audits or appeals.
• One year of CPA auditing experience may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Option A requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field with 18 accounting/auditing units.
• Option B requires CA license with four total years of education/experience.
• Option C requires possession of a permanent appraiser certificate for property tax purposes.

Responsibilities

• Lead capacity in the most difficult audits and appraisals.
• Train staff involved in business property assessments and audits.
• Provide public assistance resolving assessment issues and defend appeals.
• Schedule and monitor Business Property Appeals agenda; present at hearings.
• Appear as expert witness and respond to testimony during hearings.

Skills

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Licensed CPA in California

Permanent Advanced Appraiser Certificate (California)

18 units accounting/auditing coursework

Job description

The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk is recruiting for Auditor-Appraisers III who serve in a lead capacity and perform the most difficult and/or challenging audits and appraisals. Essential duties include training staff involved in business property assessments and audits; providing public assistance in resolving assessment issues; preparing the department's defense for personal property assessment appeal cases; scheduling and monitoring the agenda of Business Property Appeals; appearing as an expert witness; presenting appeals at hearings before the Assessment Appeals Board; and responding to and examining testimony.

For more detailed information, refer to the Auditor-Appraiser III job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Certification: Must obtain a valid permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization within one year of employment.

Travel: Travel within and outside the state as well as throughout the county is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job‑related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT:

EXPERIENCE

Must possess three (3) years of audit‑appraisal experience performing business property audits under R & T code section 469 and/or preparing appeal cases for business property appeals. Experience equivalent to an Auditor‑Appraiser II with San Bernardino County.

SUBSTITUTION:

One (1) year of auditing experience as a Certified Public Accountant may substitute for one (1) of the required experience as indicated above.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT.

OPTION A

Must possess completed/awarded Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Bachelor’s degree in another field with 18 semester (27 quarter) units of completed accounting and auditing courses. Transcripts must be included with the application if your degree is not in accounting.

OPTION B

Must be a licensed accountant in the State of California, with a combination of higher education and relevant experience totaling four (4) years. License number and expiration date must be listed on the application.

OPTION C

Current or past possession of a permanent appraiser certificate for property tax purposes issued by the California Board of Equalization and experience performing mandatory audits. Per Revenue & Taxation Code Section 469.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):

EDUCATION

A copy of legible transcripts required if your degree is not in accounting.

Required documentation Must be attached to your application or submitted via email to [e-mail] Subject: Auditor-Appraiser III. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

EDUCATION

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

The ideal candidate will havea Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in accounting, aPermanentAdvanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization, andfive (5) years of experience performing business property audit/appraisals in a California Assessor's office.

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process.

Veterans’ Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.

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