BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISER - 40001953

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DEPARTMENT:       

 

Tax Administration

DATE POSTED:         

   

July 08, 2025

CLOSING DATE:           

 

Open Until Filled

HIRING RANGE:

 

$52,730 - $71,154

POSITION NUMBER:        

    

40001953

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time

 

The work schedule for this position is 8:30am-5pm/37.5 hr work week. 

 

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this position is to appraise, list and assess ad valorem taxes on business personal property assets.
This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Appraises, lists and assesses all business personal property assets located in Durham County for ad valorem taxation. Audit taxpayer financial records, process listings, research and apply depreciation schedules, ensure compliance with North Carolina General Statutes.
• Assists taxpayers, business owners, accountants and others in completing listings; prepares and maintains roster of new listings and associated reports and records; amends tax rolls.
• Performs desk compliance review of all listings to ensure complete returns and property compliance during each revaluation cycle.
• Creates and maintains taxpayer accounts to keep billing and account information accurate. Maintains the legal and doing business as (DBA) names for businesses, billing addresses, the physical addresses, and contact information.
• Researches and discovers unlisted taxable property and sends correspondence to owners advising them of the need to list property; determines applicable penalties; makes field reviews as needed.
• Assists and provides informal training to (Certified Public Accountant) CPA firms, large companies and individual taxpayers on all aspects of business personal property listings and assessments.
• Prepares adjustments/refunds to correct assessment of personal property, vehicles and all other individual personal property, corrects tangible and computer records as appropriate.
• Research taxpayer claims regarding tax assessment and penalties; resolve claims informally, if possible. Prepares documents for presentation and defend the County’s position regarding formal claims at Board of Equalization and Review hearings.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWELDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of personal property appraising for tax assessment purposes.
• Knowledge of the N.C. Machinery Act and county tax policies.
• Knowledge of geographical areas and subdivisions of the county.
• Knowledge of standard office methods and procedures, business English, spelling, arithmetic and office management.
• Ability to perform a large volume of detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, co-workers and general public.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of tax, accounting, finance, appraisal or relate