Appraisal and Assessment Specialist

About the role

This position involves the original assessment of distributable property held by public utilities, railroads, freight line companies, airlines, and related entities. Employees perform valuations of originally assessed companies for ad valorem property tax purposes and communicate with county officials and taxpayers.

General responsibilities include collecting, reviewing, and entering data into the original assessment technology system, and providing technical assistance to county officials and company representatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of cost of capital and other special studies related to assessment issues.
• Audit documentation submitted by county officials and taxpayers.
• Perform calculations to establish the value of railroad and utility property.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles of accounting, finance, and economics.
• Knowledge analyzing and interpreting company financial statements and statistical reports.
• Skills communicating information of varying complexity to a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to independently handle multiple complex projects on a timely basis.
• Ability to analyze and make decisions in accordance with applicable laws.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply regulations and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, economics, finance, or a similarly situated field, supplemented with a minimum of 21 credit hours in accounting, finance, or economics.
• Three years of experience working in an accounting, finance, or economics capacity.
• A Master’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or economics may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of experience.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Master’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, economics, or a similarly situated field, supplemented with a minimum of 21 credit hours in accounting, finance, or economics.
• A business certification such as a CFA Charter or CPA designation.
• Knowledge of concepts of functional and economic obsolescence.
• Knowledge of appraisal, valuation, and property assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of Missouri property tax laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of public utility operations and regulations.
• Experience preparing and providing testimony associated with board, commission, or committee hearings.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation extends beyond your paycheck; use the Total Compensation Calculator for a comprehensive view of benefits and other offerings for prospective employees.

Pay

Pay Grade: G12. Salary range is commensurate with education and experience.

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, plus some travel within the state.