Forsyth County, NC
Sr. Tax Auditor
Forsyth County, NC - Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27101
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Overview
Salary :
$49,732.80 - $57,192.72 Annually Location :
Winston-Salem, NC Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
08207 Department:
Tax Administration Opening Date:
07/18/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth County's Tax Administration has an opening for Sr. Tax Auditor. The Sr. Tax Auditor is responsible for overseeing the timely and equitable assessment of business personal property. This position coordinates the overall audit program and performs the more difficult technical audits. The Sr. Auditor is needed to organize and conduct these audits with the internal staff and also coordinate with outside auditing firms contracted to assist the county. This position has more responsibilities than an auditor but does not perform evaluations. The Sr. Tax Auditor works closely with the listing division manager and informs them of activities relevant to the auditor group and keeps the manager informed of their progress. Distinguishing Features
A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to deal with high level executives in a professional manner.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and explain laws related to the listing and assessing of business personal property.
Ability to interpret financial records on business personal property.
Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others.
Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and procedures related to auditing of business personal property.
Considerable knowledge of the N.C. Statues governing property tax.
Considerable knowledge of accepted principles and procedures used in the appraisal of business personal property. Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college with a major in business or accounting or a related field and at least two years of tax office, tax preparation, bookkeeping, or personal property experience; or
Graduation from a technical or community college with a degree in business or accounting and at least at least four years of tax office, tax preparation, bookkeeping, or personal property experience.
Must have a valid NC driver's 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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Selects or assists in the selection and scheduling of business accounts to be audited.
Provides an estimate of the business tax base value for budget purposes and produces progress reports to the status of the audits.
Prepares and presents cases to the Board of Equalization and Review, Board of County Commissioners, N.C. Property Tax Commission and the courts.
Generates and maintains necessary data for specialized analysis through a computer data base.
Drafts and finalizes internal procedures manual for use in audits and resolves audit questions or problems as necessary.
Communicates and discusses findings with high level business executives.
Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of a staff responsible for auditing business personal property.
Prepares a properly formatted, well-designed audit report on the more difficult technical audits.
Performs related work as required. Click to view information.
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These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 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 accept 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, training, or certifications Completion of a vocational program Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or higher
03
Did you graduate from a four-year college with a major in business or accounting or a related field and have at least two years tax office, tax preparation, bookkeeping, or personal property experience?
Yes No
04
Did you graduate from a technical or community college with a major in business or accounting and have at least four years of tax office, tax preparation, bookkeeping, or personal property experience?
Yes No
05
How many years experience do you have working in a tax office?
No experience Less than 2 years 2 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 8 years 8 years or more
06
How many years of tax auditing 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 to less than 8 years 8 years or more
07
Have you attained certification by the N.C. Department of Revenue?
Yes No
08
Are you a licensed CPA?
Yes No
09
Do you have a PPS designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers?
Yes No
10
Do you have a NC drivers license or will you be able to obtain one in 60 days?
Yes No
Required Question
$49,732.80 - $57,192.72 Annually Location :
Winston-Salem, NC Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
08207 Department:
Tax Administration Opening Date:
07/18/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth County's Tax Administration has an opening for Sr. Tax Auditor. The Sr. Tax Auditor is responsible for overseeing the timely and equitable assessment of business personal property. This position coordinates the overall audit program and performs the more difficult technical audits. The Sr. Auditor is needed to organize and conduct these audits with the internal staff and also coordinate with outside auditing firms contracted to assist the county. This position has more responsibilities than an auditor but does not perform evaluations. The Sr. Tax Auditor works closely with the listing division manager and informs them of activities relevant to the auditor group and keeps the manager informed of their progress. Distinguishing Features
A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to deal with high level executives in a professional manner.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and explain laws related to the listing and assessing of business personal property.
Ability to interpret financial records on business personal property.
Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others.
Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and procedures related to auditing of business personal property.
Considerable knowledge of the N.C. Statues governing property tax.
Considerable knowledge of accepted principles and procedures used in the appraisal of business personal property. Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college with a major in business or accounting or a related field and at least two years of tax office, tax preparation, bookkeeping, or personal property experience; or
Graduation from a technical or community college with a degree in business or accounting and at least at least four years of tax office, tax preparation, bookkeeping, or personal property experience.
Must have a valid NC driver's 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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Selects or assists in the selection and scheduling of business accounts to be audited.
Provides an estimate of the business tax base value for budget purposes and produces progress reports to the status of the audits.
Prepares and presents cases to the Board of Equalization and Review, Board of County Commissioners, N.C. Property Tax Commission and the courts.
Generates and maintains necessary data for specialized analysis through a computer data base.
Drafts and finalizes internal procedures manual for use in audits and resolves audit questions or problems as necessary.
Communicates and discusses findings with high level business executives.
Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of a staff responsible for auditing business personal property.
Prepares a properly formatted, well-designed audit report on the more difficult technical audits.
Performs related work as required. Click to view information.
Click to view information.
These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 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 accept 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, training, or certifications Completion of a vocational program Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or higher
03
Did you graduate from a four-year college with a major in business or accounting or a related field and have at least two years tax office, tax preparation, bookkeeping, or personal property experience?
Yes No
04
Did you graduate from a technical or community college with a major in business or accounting and have at least four years of tax office, tax preparation, bookkeeping, or personal property experience?
Yes No
05
How many years experience do you have working in a tax office?
No experience Less than 2 years 2 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 8 years 8 years or more
06
How many years of tax auditing 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 to less than 8 years 8 years or more
07
Have you attained certification by the N.C. Department of Revenue?
Yes No
08
Are you a licensed CPA?
Yes No
09
Do you have a PPS designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers?
Yes No
10
Do you have a NC drivers license or will you be able to obtain one in 60 days?
Yes No
Required Question