Chief Auditor/Appraiser
The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Chief Auditor-Appraiser within the Yuba County Assessor’s Office. Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, manages, provides guidance and direction, and exercises full technical responsibility for all activities and projects related to business property valuation and taxation ensures that all business property is accurately and equitably assessed; resolves valuation disputes; makes site visits to properties to provide difficult technical or specialized support; performs the most difficult audits and appraisals; performs related work as assigned.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of accounting, record keeping, auditing, business principles, practices, methods, and terminology, and basic financial analysis. The ability to analyze accounting data, exercise sound judgement in the development, analysis, and evaluation of agricultural equipment evaluation, commercial and advanced residential appraisal. Will plan, organize, evaluate, select, train and assign the work of business property appraisal and support staff.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, OR is a licensed accountant in the State of California, and six (6) years of experience in audit appraising.
Preferred: In addition to the above minimum, four (4) years of equivalent experience to the county’s class of Auditor – Appraiser III.
Special Requirements: All levels must comply with California Code Sec. 670 thru 673 requirements; possess a valid advanced appraisal certificate and auditor appraiser designation from the California State Board of Equalization, ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment; DMV print out; Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire; will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.