Business Auditor

Business Auditor Salary See Position Description

Location: Gaston County Administration Building, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 1762 Department: TAX Opening Date: 03/23/2026 FLSA: Exempt

Description Benefits Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service. As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.

The Gaston County Tax Administration Purpose Statement: To accurately and impartially appraise all property in accordance with applicable state laws and to collect all ad valorem taxes. We strive to be effective, efficient, and courteous to all customers and citizens of Gaston County.

An hourly salary range of $37.50 - $43.59 is anticipated for this position.

Examples of Duties The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform:

• Performs field audits on businesses, checks business tax listings, and follows up on defunct businesses that have taxable assets.
• Conducts discovery process, determining unlisted business/personal property and sending bills. Confers with taxpayers, accountants, attorneys, etc., to explain methods of arriving at tax values.
• Audits records of businesses to analyze business tax returns and compares records to determine correct assets are listed. May assist in appraising business personal property for annual assessments.
• Processes listing abstracts and renders assessments, checks business tax listing for acceptability, processes paperwork showing the correct amount of depreciation for each type of equipment and adds property acquired during the year and removes all deletions.
• Reviews and audits annual taxable assets of businesses, including office equipment, tools, vehicles, acquisitions made during the previous year, and other properties leased, rented, or removed.
• Conducts field visits with staff conducting levies on business personal property to ensure that the property listed is accurate and helps delinquent taxpayers who are not listed to list their business personal property correctly. Also, assists with auctions of business personal property.
• Performs internal and external audits of business/personal property listings to ensure that listing procedures are in compliance with state regulations.
• Research, implements, and serves as a liaison in revenue enhancement for the Tax Office.
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets, case management systems, files, and records for audits and the grants program.
• Performs data entry functions, entering information into files for business/personal property appraisal, audits, and maintains confidential business personal property and grant files.
• Oversees the Business Investment Grant Program, confers with business owners, taxpayers, accountants, and staff as it pertains to the grant program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree with at least 6 years of business accounting or tax office Business /Personal Property experience.
• Requires obtaining Personal Property Appraiser Certification and Real Property Appraiser Certification through NC Department of Revenue and NCTCA Certification within two years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with at least 4 years of business accounting or tax office Business /Personal Property experience.

Additional Information The candidate selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Full-Time employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Pension
• 401K (with 5% county contribution annually)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted YMCA Membership

Part-Time employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as:

• Pro-Rated Sick and Annual Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Local Government Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Half-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

To learn more details about the many benefits we provide view our Employee Benefits Guide.

Overall, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, Gaston County is the place for you.

Employer: Gaston County Government Address: 128 W Main Ave, Gastonia, North Carolina, 28052 Phone: (704) 866-3005 Website: https://www.gastongov.com/jobs