Job Description

Posting number: 1634

Department: TAX

Job classification: BUS PERS PROP APPRAISER I/II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Tax Administration

Summary

The Gaston County Tax Department is made up of multiple divisions, including Real Property Appraisal, Reappraisal, Business/Personal Property Appraisal, Collections, Tax Mapping, and Quality Control & Enforcement. We strive to accurately and impartially appraise all property in accordance with applicable state laws and to collect all ad valorem taxes. We strive to be effective, efficient, and courteous to all customers and citizens of Gaston County.

Examples of duties

The anticipated hiring range for the Business Personal Property Appraiser I is $27.45 - $32.60

The anticipated hiring range for the Business Personal Property Appraiser II $30.43 - $36.14

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Assists the public by explaining NC State Property Tax Laws. Advises of actual or potential tax liability and procedures for listing, appealing, and paying tax bills. Assists with the completion of individual/business personal property listings.
• Appraises property using state trending schedules or other valuation methods, researches and corrects mailing addresses, and performs other database maintenance. Responsible for the processing of commercial/industrial listings.
• Utilizes various websites and other resources, such as social media, in search of new businesses to set up or update existing accounts.
• Review business listings and records to determine if the property has not been listed in current or prior years. Conducts on-site visits with business owners or representatives and reviews current or past accounting & financial records to determine compliance with tax laws.
• Participates in canvassing projects.
• Proposes discoveries for property that is not listed or under-listed. Calculates taxes and penalties owed for estimates. Creates tax bills for taxes and penalties owed. Testifies and/or defends action taken during an appeals process hearing with the Board of Equalization and Review.
• Attends public speaking engagements.
• Other duties may be required by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Appraiser I Qualifications:

• A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in accounting, business administration, property appraisal, financial record management, legal, or data analysis.
• NCDOR certification as a Personal Property Appraiser I is preferred and must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.
• UNC SOG Fundamentals of Property Tax Collection, IAAO 101, and IAAO 500 must be completed within four years of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Appraiser II Qualifications:

• A high school diploma and seven (7) years of experience in appraisal of business personal property.
• Must have NCDOR Personal Property Appraiser I certification.
• UNC SOG Fundamentals of Property Tax Collection, IAAO 101, and IAAO 500 must be completed within two years of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Supplemental information

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.