Personal Property Manager

Johnston County; Smithfield (NC); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Johnston County seeks an experienced professional to oversee the listing and valuation of personal and business personal property for tax purposes. You will interact with property owners and professionals, handling complex inquiries with tact while guiding staff and ensuring accurate, compliant valuation practices.

The role requires substantial knowledge of state tax laws, accounting principles, and the County's CAMA system.

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business, accounting, or related field; considerable experience in personal property tax or related experience.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Directs the listing and assessing of personal and business personal property.
• Monitors and notifies non-listing of property including mobile homes, watercraft, aircraft, multi-year tagged motor vehicles.
• Performs oversight of business personal property audits including review of business records, income tax returns, general ledgers, depreciation schedules and financial statements.
• Prepares documents and testifies before the Board of Equalization and Review and the NC Property Tax Commission.
• Performs managerial duties including office and staff oversight including creating guidelines for the input of values in the CAMA system.
• Maintains a current understanding of ad valorem tax law, collection processes and general accounting rules.

Conocimientos

Property tax expertise

Public interaction

Staff supervision

Analytical ability

Policy interpretation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Herramientas

CAMA system

Descripción del empleo

An employee in this class is responsible for varied personal property and business personal property duties including management and general oversight of staff performing the valuation and appraisal of personal and business property for tax purposes. Work involves significant public contact with property owners, professionals and may involve difficult interactions. The position requires a broad knowledge of the tax department including listing and valuation procedures. Employee must exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in completing assignments and handling public contact in situations requiring considerable tact and knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and programs. Work is characterized by its variety, complexity and confidential nature, requiring considerable organizational skills and analytical ability.

Work is performed under general supervision of the Tax Administrator and is evaluated on the effectiveness of the program as indicated by reports, records and documents related to the personal property functions and feedback from staff and citizens.

• Directs the listing and assessing of personal and business personal property
• Monitors and notifies the non-listing of property including mobile homes, watercraft, aircraft, multi-year tagged
  motor vehicles
• Performs oversight of business personal property audits including review of business records, income tax returns, general ledgers, depreciation schedules and financial statements
• Prepares documents and testifies before the Board of Equalization and Review and the NC Property Tax Commission
• Performs complex analyses for the Economic Incentive Grants Program
• Performs managerial duties including office and staff oversight including creating guidelines for the input of values in the CAMA system
• Reviews, documents and approves listing extension requests
• Evaluates and implements processes for the smooth review of listed and unlisted personal property
• Reviews and responds to inquiries from taxpayers, professionals and the public on a variety of tax law, rules and topics
• Interprets laws related to valuation and assessment of personal property, explains procedures and legal requirements
• Supervises staff in areas of valuation and assessment of personal property; assists in problem resolution
• Provides monthly and annual data for departmental reports
• Identifies, advises or resolves issues related to systems upgrades, software or clerical issues
• Coordinates work with outside governmental and non-governmental agencies to determine the situs and taxability of personal property
• Ensures customer service functions are performed by staff
• Coordinates employee work schedules to ensure appropriate office coverage
• Ensures the professional development of staff
• Maintains a current understanding of ad valorem tax law, collection processes and general accounting rules
• Performs other duties as needed or directed

• Considerable knowledge of state laws and regulations and county ordinances that apply to property tax listing and assessing methods and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles
• Considerable knowledge of the organization and functions of County government
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and participate in the listing and assessing of property taxes and related work
• Ability to gather, interpret, and communicate information and instructions regarding tax law, departmental policies and procedures related to personal property
• Ability to develop, monitor and maintain systems and processes for accurate listing and assessing of personal property
• Considerable knowledge of various tax and business software programs including but not limited to the County's CAMA system
• Ability to analyze and interpret policies and procedures
• Ability to hire, supervise, develop and evaluate the work of employees
• Ability to operate standard office equipment required by the position including but not limited to computer, printer, copier, scanner, calculator, and telephone
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work assigned duties to completion
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners and their representatives, other county employees, co-workers and supervisors
• Ability to work within and perform duties as part of a team
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written forms
• Ability to tactfully and courteously deal with citizens, employees, professionals, and other governmental agencies

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• Must possess the visual acuity to read, prepare and analyze data, perform accounting duties, operate a computer andother business machines, and operate a motor vehicle

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree or concentration in business, accounting, or related field and considerable experience in personal property tax, or related experience.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Special Requirements:

• Possess or obtain certification as a Personal Property Appraiser from the North Carolina Department of Revenue within three years and maintain certification for the tenure of employment
• Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record