Senior Consultant, Property Tax
About the role
The State and Local Tax team is dedicated to helping businesses navigate the complex and ever-changing world of state and local taxation. With deep technical expertise and a client-focused approach, the team provides strategic insights and hands-on support across key SALT areas-including income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, and credits and incentives. Their goal is to help clients minimize risk, enhance compliance, and identify meaningful opportunities for tax savings. Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.
Responsibilities
- Support and refine property tax compliance workflows, including calendar tracking and fixed asset reconciliation, with attention to accuracy and efficiency
- Assist in the preparation and filing of personal property renditions across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with team members and contributing to process consistency
- Review tax bills and assessments to identify potential savings and support appeal efforts under supervision
- Contribute to client engagements involving valuation studies, obsolescence analyses, and duplicate assessment reviews, with guidance from senior staff
- Help develop strategies to address property tax issues and improve compliance outcomes through research and collaboration
- Act as a resource to peers, sharing technical knowledge and supporting team learning initiatives
- Build relationships with clients and stakeholders, offering insights that support broader SALT objectives and project success
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
- 2+ years of experience in public accounting tax, property tax, or SALT
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field
- Exposure to tax research platforms (CCH, RIA, BNA) or similar tools.
- Current and valid CPA, ASA, CMEA, CMI - Property Tax (from IPT) certification, or hold a JD or LLM