The Duval County Property Appraiser’s Office is seeking a Tangible Personal Property (TPP) Appraiser. The TPP Appraiser performs a variety of duties involved in the assessment of tangible personal property for the purpose of ad valorem taxation. This position involves complex tasks requiring independent and unbiased judgement to formulate fair and accurate market values of personal property that is used in a business for income-producing purposes. This position is an in-person office setting position. We do not offer work from home.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
• Receives, analyzes, and inputs tangible personal property returns (form DR-405) into computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system including but not limited to
• Interpret and assign age life depreciation classification to reported personal property assets
• Monitor name and address changes
• Review for completeness and accuracy
• Assist with analysis and review of the tax roll via SQL queries and reports.
• Sets up new accounts through discovery via local news, building permits, and physical inspections.
• Advises business owners, CPA’s, and tax representatives concerning proper DR-405 filing processes, assessment procedures per Florida Statutes, and general questions.
• Performs field visits within an assigned geographic area for discovery or at taxpayer’s request.
• Defends market values (including classifications, depreciation tables, and obsolescence) informally and for formal appeals with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB)
• Maintains market knowledge of industry, along with current local business events.
• Verify taxpayer status / outstanding tax bills as needed.
• Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• General knowledge of property tax, assessment, and appraisal
• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency with math
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements and related data.
• Ability to read and interpret Florida Statutes and Rules as they pertain to property assessment in the state of Florida.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload within assigned time constraints and deadlines.
Ability to apply research and analysis techniques.
• Ability to proficiently operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, calculator, and copy machine.
OPEN REQUIREMENTS/SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
• Demonstrates a good understanding of how the three approaches to value relate to TPP and DOR Personal Property Guidelines.
• Proficient with office computer software products, i.e., Excel and Word; SQL querying and reporting
• Can type at least 40 wpm and can use a 10 key efficiently.
• Ability to apply research and analysis techniques.
• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred.
Licensing/Certification/Registration:
• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this position.
• Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE); or considered actively working toward obtaining CFE.
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to PAOEmploy@coj.net
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