Associate Consultant, Single Family Residential Property Tax

Why Ryan? Hybrid work options and a supportive, award-winning culture.

Benefits

• Generous personal time off (PTO)
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents (adoption included)
• Monthly gym membership reimbursement or gym equipment reimbursement
• Benefits eligibility effective day one
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
• Fertility assistance program
• Four-week company-paid sabbatical eligibility after five years of service

Responsibilities

• Create a positive team member experience
• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities
• Copy or scan and upload work papers at client site or in Ryan office
• Download, print, and organize work papers for review
• Scan, format, code, and map client data into databases
• Perform research on client and industry for team members
• Assist engagement team in preparing and distributing client deliverables
• Prepare e-mails, memos, letters, and confirmation requests
• Gather required signatures on forms and letters
• Create files for clients and projects utilizing Microsoft® Excel and Access
• Answer telephone calls and take accurate and concise messages
• Maintain calendar appointments and deadlines to ensure proper accountability and client deadlines are observed
• Make travel arrangements as needed
• Maintain communications (e-mail, written, phone, and fax) while team is traveling
• Track and report time and expenses in detail for self and manager as needed
• Take direction from multiple team members to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, meeting critical deadlines and seeking assistance with prioritization when needed
• Work effectively in a complex, deadline-driven environment
• Handle tasks in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy
• Handle and safeguard confidential information and sensitive material
• Maintain ability to quickly learn new procedures with limited direction
• Research and manipulate data
• Perform other duties and assist with other projects as assigned

Requirements

• Two-year (associate) college degree, with minimum of three years related practice-specific experience OR four-year degree in any major from accredited university, with minimum overall GPA of 2.80
• Accounting and financial knowledge, experience, and education a plus
• No experience required
• Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication and strong proofreading skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Valid driver’s license required

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong people skills
• Effective at following instructions explicitly and knowing when to ask questions for clarification

Work Environment

• Standard indoor working environment
• Occasional long periods of sitting or standing while working
• Regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone
• Works overtime and travels independently as needed