Associate Tax Consultant, Property Tax

About the role

The Associate Tax Consultant position at DMA is designed to assist and support team members in performing Real Estate and/or Business Personal Property assessment reviews for DMA clients. This role also provides state and local tax consulting services to achieve maximum tax savings.

Responsibilities

• Supports team members in the assessment review process, including representing clients during appeals and hearings with state and local taxing authorities.
• Prepares reports and analyses supporting DMA’s position for state and local taxing authorities; reviews and submits periodic status reports to clients; prepares Reports of Findings and other general correspondence for clients.
• Uses DMA templates or valuation models for property valuation, fixed asset reconciliation or classification, determine client’s prior methodologies, identify exemptions and abatements, identifying and reporting potential tax savings opportunities.
• Attends on-site inspection of client property (plants and operations).
• Affords assistance to business development professionals in identifying, scoping, and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients.
• Researches, collects, and populates DMA’s review management system with new cases, client assessment details, property or fixed asset data and jurisdictional tax information.
• Affords assistance in production and invoicing process.
• Tracks and monitors all relevant jurisdictional deadlines associated with return filings, audits, informal and formal appeals & protests, mailing & payment dates for tax bills.
• Researches and follows industry or market activity/trends in assigned geographic area.
• Researches and follows state and local tax issues, legislation, court cases, etc.
• Performs much of the above in collaboration with or supervised by Consultants, Tax Managers and Directors; while also handling less material matters independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 1-3 years professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem-solving.
• Organizational, research and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred.

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem-solving.
• Organizational, research and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines.

Benefits

Company paid parental leave
Generous time off package
Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and skills. This posting reflects the expected compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and business needs.

Schedule

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