Tax Auditor Salary $47,361.60 - $54,465.84 Annually
Location Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type Full Time
Job Number 08805
Department Tax Administration
Opening Date 03/17/2026
Closing Date 3/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth Countys Tax Administration Department is searching for an organized individual for an open Tax Auditor position. The Tax Auditor is responsible conducting audits and processes business personal property tax listings. This position handles highly confidential information. There are opportunities to attend classes, seminars, and workshops pertaining to NC Property Tax Legislation and Taxation. There is the potential for growth within the department.
Distinguishing Features
A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Working knowledge of state laws and local policies and procedures relating to property appraisal
Working knowledge of the accepted principles and procedures of the appraisal of business property.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Ability to interpret and explain laws and policies relating to the listing and assessing of property.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
Ability to travel as work requires.
Ability to complete courses in the appraisal of personal property.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college with a major in business or accounting or a related field and at least one year relevant experience; or
Graduation from a technical or community college with a degree in business or accounting and at least three years relevant experience; or
Graduation from high school or GED with courses in bookkeeping or record-keeping and at least five years relevant experience.
Must have a valid NC drivers license.
Must be able to attain certification by the N.C. Department of Revenue.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Performs the appraisals of business and industrial property; and reviews state franchise and income tax returns and/or the financial records of the taxpayer at the business location, etc.
Locates new businesses by canvassing assigned areas of the county and reviewing relative date.
Acknowledges taxpayers requests for extension in accordance with the General Statutes; responds through mailing of form letters.
Makes discoveries of property not listed. Performs related work as needed.
Gathers and analyzes data to determine the value of business property.
Assists taxpayers with questions or problems relating to business personal property.
Meets with property owners and their representatives to hear questions and to explain assessment practices and procedures.
Conducts field and desk audits of business accounts.
Reviews listing forms for completeness; and may send a letter stating why the listing form is rejected.
Performs related work as needed.
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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 What best describes your level of completed education?
Did not complete High School
High School Diploma or GED
Associates degree
Bachelors degree
Masters degree
03 Did you graduate from a four-year college with a major in business or accounting or a related field and have at least one year of relative experience?
Yes
No
04 Did you graduate from a technical or community college with a degree in business or accounting and have at least three years of relative experience?
Yes
No
05 Did you graduate from high school or have a GED with courses in bookkeeping or record-keeping and have at least five years relative experience?
Yes
No
06 What best describes your experience working in a tax office?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
07 What best describes your book-keeping or records management experience?
I have completed course work in these subjects
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years or more
08 Do you have previous experience working with the public?
Yes
No
09 Do you have business tax auditing experience?
Yes
No
10 Are you a licensed CPA?
Yes
No
11 Which best describes your math skills?
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
12 Do you have formal training in MS Word and Excel program?
Yes
No
13 Do you have a PPS designation for the International Association of Assessing Officers?
Yes
No
14 Do you have a valid NC drivers license, or can you obtain one within 60 days of employment?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer Forsyth County (NC)
Address 201 N. Chestnut St. Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101
Phone 336-703-2400
Website http://www.forsyth.cc