Sr. Tax Assistant Salary $40,913.60 - $47,050.64 Annually Location Winston-Salem, NC Job Type Full Time Job Number 08763 Department Tax Administration Opening Date 02/20/2026 Closing Date 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Benefits Questions
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth Countys Tax Administration Department is seeking a highly motivated and service-oriented individual to join our team as a Sr. Tax Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is clerical support for the real estate appraisal department. This position acts as the lead Tax Assistant in our MLS data verification project. This task includes accessing, examining, and understanding MLS data and then comparing it to the assessment data. An employee in this position should have a good understanding of this complex task and will often instruct and check the work of other Tax Assistants working on this project. This job duty requires decisions to be made on changing the tax assessment records and the assessed values when necessary, without supervisory guidance. Additionally, this position performs data entry and value calculations including income approach entry and calculation on an as-needed basis. Employee assists the Tax Analyst in sale record creation and verification.
This position provides opportunities to attend classes, seminars, and workshops pertaining to NC Property Tax Legislation across the state. Potential for growth within the department.
Distinguishing Features
A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Ability to deal with others tactfully and courteously over the telephone and in person. • Ability to interpret and implement regulations, policies and procedures. • Considerable knowledge of appropriate office practices and procedures. • Considerable knowledge of the various functions within the Tax Assessors Office. • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees. • Ability to type with accuracy at the speed required by the particular position. • Ability to gather and give information and instructions regarding departmental policies and procedures based on inquiries, learn an in-depth knowledge of persons and functions of department. • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work. • Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone. • Ability to operate modern office equipment. • Ability to record and review information.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or GED plus two years of clerical experience which includes at least one year of tax office experience. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Research and input correct data on property record cards. • Consults deeds, tax and other maps, aerial photographs, zoning ordinances and other sources. • Analyzes and reports discrepancies between conflicting sources. • Completes special projects as assigned by management. • Assists with county-wide revaluation. • Performs related work as required.
Supplemental Questions
01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree
02 Please select your highest level of completed education.
• Some high school • High school diploma or GED • Some college, trainings, certifications • Completion of a vocational program • Associates degree • Bachelors degree • Masters degree of higher
03 How many years of office/clerical experience do you have?
• No Experience • Less than 2 years • 2 years to less than 4 years • 4 years to less than 6 years • 6 years or more
04 How many years of tax office experience do you have?
• No experience • Less than 1 year • 1 year to less than 3 years • 3 years to less than 6 years • 6 years or more
05 Please describe your tax office experience. If no experience, enter N/A.
06 Do you have any previous working with the public?
• Yes • No
07 How would you describe your level of expertise with computer software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel?
• No experience • Beginner • Intermediate • Advanced
08 Which best describes your experience in customer service, working with the public in person or over the telephone?
• No experience • Less than one year • 1 to less than 3 years • 3 years to less than 5 years • 5 years or more
09 Do you have any paralegal or other similar work experience?
• Yes • No
10 Do you have a valid North Carolina drivers license or can you obtain one within 60 days of employment?
• Yes • No
Employer Forsyth County (NC) Address 201 N. Chestnut St. Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101 Phone 336-703-2400 Website http://www.forsyth.cc