Senior Associate, Property Tax Compliance

About the role

The Property Tax – Complex Advisory/Compliance Senior Associate will lead a team of personal property analysts in managing the property tax cycle for Kroll’s clients in the power generation, midstream, telecommunications, and complex sectors. Responsibilities include gathering data, preparing returns, reviewing assessment workpapers, interfacing with assessors, and assisting with business development.

Responsibilities

• Gathering data on valuation analytics (income approach valuations, obsolescence calculations, etc.)
• Client communications on data requests and inquiries regarding property tax matters
• Return and rendition preparation based on client data
• Reviewing assessor workpapers, models, and valuation inputs
• Contacting assessors to gather assessment information, file appeals, process settlement documents, and coordinate with valuation team members
• Communicating with clients on tax accrual and bill payment issues
• Aiding in driving business development activities, both individually and as part of a team
• Assisting with property tax compliance tasks such as asset preparation, return/rendition preparation and review, tax bill processing, and management reporting
• Coordinating with off-site team members on mail responsibilities, returns, notice processing, and bill payment processing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent years of property tax-related experience
• 3+ years of relevant personal property tax compliance and/or advisory experience
• Excellent project management and presentation skills, including superior verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Knowledge of personal property taxes and procedures of various state and local jurisdictions
• Extensive experience in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office Outlook
• Quick learner and ability to work with teams and individually

Qualifications

• Experience in the power generation, midstream, telecommunications, and complex sectors
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Property tax compliance and advisory experience
• Project management and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relationship management and entrepreneurial spirit
• Knowledge of personal property taxes and procedures of various state and local jurisdictions
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office Outlook proficiency

Benefits

Your recruiter will be happy to walk you through your U.S.-specific benefits, which include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews
• Retail Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching