Property Appraiser III Auditor

Maintains accurate and equitable valuations of personal property in Augusta-Richmond County within the guidelines of Georgia laws pertaining to taxation and valuation of personal property, generally accepted accounting principles, standard operating procedures, and instructions from the supervisor. Reports to the Auditor Supervisor or other designated person and works with taxpayers, businesses, professionals, employees, co-workers, and the public to provide accurate and accessible records.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audits business returns and financial documents; performs random audits.
• Reviews amendment accounts to ensure eligibility and updated values.
• Prepares cases and defends values to Board of Equalization.
• Determines property eligible to be taxed and verifies eligibility and value of tax exemption requests.
• Classifies personal property by category and by estimated useful life class.
• Assists the public by answering questions concerning the valuation of personal property. Assists in gathering data to complete a property digest
• As Required: Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

• May supervise and/or train designated personnel.