Salary : $71,219.20 - $109,158.40 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-77442-01
Department: Assessor/Clerk Recorder
Division: Assessor-Bus Personal Property
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026 11:59 AM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITIONThe County of Riverside's Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (ACR) is seeking an Auditor/Appraiser I/II to join the Business Personal Property Division, located in Riverside, CA.
The selected candidate will be responsible for utilizing auditing and appraisal procedures to examine and analyze business records in order to determine the proper value of assessable property. Duties will include conducting audits related to chaptered legislation and the department's internal operations, as well as preparing audit reports with findings and recommendations. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required. This position also requires travel to offsite locations to conduct in-person audits and site visits.
The most competitive candidate will have experience conducting property tax audits, performing appraisal work, or working within a Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. The department is also seeking candidates with excellent time management, customer service, and critical thinking skills, along with strong verbal and written communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is highly desirable.
At this time, the position has the opportunity for a hybrid telework schedule based on business need, however job expectations, at times may require in person interaction. Telework may change at any time and you will be expected to report to the office.
The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.
- Auditor/Appraiser I: $71,220.76 - $93,783.46 Annually
- Auditor/Appraiser II: $78,972.02 - $109,148.49 Annually
The Auditor/Appraiser I is distinguished from the Auditor/Appraiser II classification in that the latter performs assignments requiring a greater understanding of departmental policies and more extensive technical knowledge.
The Auditor/Appraiser I is a natural progression underfill for the Auditor/Appraiser II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to the Auditor/Appraiser II within one year as an Auditor/Appraiser I, receive a satisfactory performance evaluation rating, and meet the educational requirements including obtaining a valid Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization. Failure to meet the minimum qualifications to promote will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification or new hires being released prior to the end of their probationary period.
Recruitment Notice: As a condition of employment with the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (ACR) Department, employees are prohibited from engaging in any real estate, appraisal, auditing, or notarial activities related to property located within the State of California, outside the scope of their official duties. This includes acting as a real estate agent or broker, performing appraisals or audits for compensation or otherwise, and notarizing documents in a private capacity. The use of any professional license (e.g., Broker, Salesperson, Notary Public) in connection with California property is not permitted while employed by ACR.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES• Perform property tax audits of businesses and agricultural enterprises that annually report supplies, equipment, and improvements for assessment purposes; review company accounting records to determine amounts of taxable property on hand; prepare audit reports and adjust tax rolls as necessary.
• Examine property statements submitted by taxpayers for accuracy and completeness; calculate assessable values of supplies and fixed assets in accordance with established appraisal procedures.
• Conduct audits on chaptered legislation and internal operations of the department.
• Examine, verify, and evaluate accounting records, operations, procedures, and systems for compliance with established department, county and state requirements.
• Explain audit and assessment procedures/valuations to taxpayers and company representatives.
• Perform field inspections of business locations in order to update assessment information.
• Determine values for non-commercial aircraft and boats/vessels.
• May appear as a witness at Assessment Appeals Board hearings.
• Perform special research projects as necessary.
• May assist in the training of Auditor/Appraiser I personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAuditor/Appraiser IOPTION IEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework.
OPTION IIEducation: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.
Auditor/Appraiser IIOPTION IEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, finance, accounting, auditing, or a related field to the assignment, preferably with a specialization in accounting. (A specialization in accounting is interpreted as 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework.)
Experience: Up to one year of performing professional accounting, auditing or auditor/ appraisal work, which included routine property tax audits of businesses and agricultural enterprises and the preparation of audit reports and adjusting of tax rolls equivalent to a County of Riverside Auditor/Appraiser I.
OPTION IIEducation: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.
Experience: Up to one year of performing professional accounting, auditing or auditor/ appraisal work, which included routine property tax audits of businesses and agricultural enterprises and preparing audit reports and adjust tax rolls equivalent to a County of Riverside Auditor/Appraiser I.
Other Requirements License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Experience: Qualified applicants must have prior experience within general accounting, financial audits or property tax filing audits.
Possession of a valid Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization. (Individuals who do not possess a valid Appraiser's Certificate may file applications for employment; however, candidates must obtain the required certificate within one year of employment.)
ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: The principles and applications of accounting, auditing, and appraisal procedures; principles and techniques of public relations; Revenue and Taxation Code and California Administrative Code provisions relating to the assessment of personal property and fixtures; techniques used in statistical sampling and flow charting.
Ability to: Read and interpret laws, regulations, and other written material; accurately analyze situations and data, determine the relative significance of conditions and circumstances encountered, and define problem areas; prepare clear and concise reports; maintain accurate records; guide and instruct others in similar activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONWho May Apply:This recruitment is open to all applicants.
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For Questions Regarding This Recruitment:Contact Christopher Recinos
Crecinos@rivco.org or at 951 - 955 - 9883. Please allow 1 - 3 business days for a response for your inquiry.
APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable AccommodationsThe County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel ObligationsThe County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.
Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization RequirementApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
