Senior Consultant, Real Property Tax

Hybrid work options available.

Benefits

• Award-winning culture
• Generous personal time off (PTO) benefits
• 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
• Demonstrate full understanding of the annual property tax cycle for assigned real property portfolios
• Build awareness/understanding of jurisdictional rules and filing requirements
• Collect, review, and fully understand client-provided data
• Inspect properties and prepare appropriate reports deemed necessary by management
• Analyze assessment notices and determine potential assessment reductions
• Apply software knowledge to efficiently work with client data
• Possess knowledge in assessment review, appeal determination, tax bill administration, and the three valuation approaches: cost, sales comparison, and income
• Handle appeals and monitor appeals process
• Attend client status calls and meetings, providing supporting data and findings for leadership team
• Work effectively with clients by taking an interest in the client’s industry and inquiring about trends and processes to gain a full understanding of their core business
• Participate in recruiting efforts
• Interact and communicate effectively with team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management, Public Administration, MIS/Entrepreneurship, International Business, or other degree with MBA, MST, or JD
• Candidates with appropriate valuation designations preferred
• One to three years of property 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, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research
• Valid driver’s license required
• Independent travel requirement: ~20% regional travel only for site visits and hearings

Schedule

This position requires in-office attendance three days per week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Additional in-office attendance may be required during busy season or training. Parking is provided for this downtown office.

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 email and telephone