Consultant, Personal Property Tax

Why Ryan? Hybrid work options, award-winning culture, and comprehensive benefits from day one.

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
• 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

• Prepare personal property tax returns/renditions, filings, and reconciliation of assets for assigned clients.
• Ensure all applicable returns/renditions and remittances are processed and mailed in a timely manner.
• Review personal property tax assessments, handle assessment protests, and manage audits.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
• Review documentation and research issues.
• Work with raw data to complete detailed calculations.
• Assist in managing a high-volume compliance portfolio.
• Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies by identifying tax savings opportunities.
• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies, including preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing clients at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests.
• Maintain an annual client filing calendar.
• Learn and use proprietary software applications to manage data.
• Update internal compliance software with appropriate tax-related information for each assigned client.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, or related study.
• Must have 6 hours of Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or Finance with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a Major GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• Relevant work experience preferred (e.g., internships, summer positions, school jobs) or one to three years of audit or tax-related experience.
• Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and strong verbal and written communication 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.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment

• Standard indoor working environment with occasional long periods of sitting while working at a computer.
• Regular interaction with employees at all levels of the firm in person and via email and telephone.
• Regular interaction with clients and external vendors in person and via email and telephone.
• Independent travel requirement: up to 10-20%.