Auditor-Appraiser I
Starting Salary Up to $36.32/hour ($75,804/year) plus a cash allowance of approximately $600/month*
- Auditing accounting records for small business firms and farm operations
- Verifying the accuracy of property statement data submitted to the Assessor's Office
- Analyzing and appraising property owned by taxpayers, based upon data contained in the accounting records and from physical inspection
- Assisting taxpayers with property statements and property tax matters
- Verifying property improvements are accurately assessed and classified by reviewing building records
- Inspecting and comparing property statements to determine if all property is reported
- Determining the proper classification of personal property or improvement
- Preparing assessment appeal cases and testifying before the Assessment Appeals Board
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers
- A detail-oriented, analytical mindset
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- The ability to research, plan, organize, and make timely decisions to meet project and task deadlines
- Good decision-making ability
- Microsoft Office software proficiency
County of Sonoma Benefits
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to a competitive total compensation package* including:
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Auditor-Appraiser II
* Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU).
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience*: Any combination of education, training and/or work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in accounting and auditing, or an active licensed accountant in the State of California; AND one year of recent, professional experience in accounting or auditing.
*The qualifications for this classification are subject to the California State Board of Equalization's current standards.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Certificate: Incumbents are required to obtain an Appraiser's Certificate within the one year probationary period. Temporary certificates will be issued by the State Board of Equalization to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and receive a job offer from the County.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: personal computers and commonly available software.
Knowledge of: the methods and practices used in auditing the accounting and financial records of businesses.
Ability to: read, interpret and apply the rules, regulations, policies and procedures that relate to the Assessor's Office; analyze financial and accounting data and draw logical conclusions from this review; speak and write effectively and establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public and with other employees; apply accounting and auditing techniques to practical field problems; obtain an Appraiser's Certificate within one year from the date of employment.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes.