Auditor-Appraiser I

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Auditor-Appraiser I

Salary: $83,255.22 - $101,183.58 Annually

Closing Date: 11/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Do you have an accounting degree and an interest in real estate?

Would you like to serve your community and grow your career with the County of Sonoma?   

If so, apply today to become an Auditor-Appraiser I!

As an Auditor-Appraiser I in the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor's Office (CRA), you will gain experience auditing accounting records based upon data contained in those records and from physical inspections of properties in the field. Additionally, you will learn how to explain business assessment auditing procedures and methods to the general public, businesses, and commercial firms. You will also learn to apply auditing and appraisal theories and techniques to assess valuations of businesses' assets and improvements, as well as personal items like boats and aircrafts. 

As an Auditor-Appraiser I, you will also be responsible for the following:

• Conducting business property tax audits on various sizes and types of businesses and properties

• Determining assessed values for business assets and fixtures

• Providing customer service via phone and in person to taxpayers

• Assisting taxpayers with their property tax matters and property statement filings

• Verifying the accuracy of property statement data that is reported by the taxpayer

• Preparing for assessment appeals and testifying before the Assessment Appeals Board

• Performing in-person site inspections when needed to collect and verify property data, equipment, fixtures and other improvements

• Performing computer searches of data for property ownership, valuations and other information

As an ideal candidate, you will possess many of the following:

• Experience with bank and general ledger reconciliations, tracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedules

• Familiarity with creating financial statements and related financial reports and completing a Business Property Statement and Agricultural Property Statement

• Knowledge of California Revenue and Taxation Code

• The ability to obtain permanent certification through the California Board of Equalization

• Strong public-speaking and communication skills

• Good listening skills, empathy, compassion and patience toward others

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) skills

• Possession of the Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

• Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Auditor Appraiser II (salary up to $110,617/year)

•  Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

• Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more

• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.