Tax Specialist

Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Specialist to join a contract assignment supporting a real estate and property portfolio in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role focuses on coordinating tax bill and assessment notice activities across multiple jurisdictions with varying filing and payment cycles, requiring strong organization and sound judgment around deadlines. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing recurring responsibilities with urgent requests while working with financial records, reporting tools, and internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intake and processing of real estate tax bills for properties located in multiple states, ensuring records are entered accurately and routed for payment handling.
• Coordinate follow-up with responsible tenants or other parties who remit payments directly to taxing authorities, and track documentation confirming payment status.
• Process assessment notices by recording incoming documents, distributing relevant information to external consultants, and issuing required notifications in line with lease obligations.
• Review tax-related budget information and revise estimates when actual bills, assessments, or supporting data indicate changes are needed.
• Prepare and provide backup materials that consultants need for appeals, helping keep filings complete and submitted within required timeframes.
• Monitor county and jurisdiction websites as needed to obtain paid receipts or verify current tax information for property records.
• Support internal teams by supplying tax documentation and related information for recovery, legal, and other cross-functional requests.
• Generate or maintain reports tied to taxing jurisdictions and assist with setting up newly acquired properties within applicable software platforms when needed.

Requirements

• Experience in accounting, tax administration, or property-related financial operations, preferably within a real estate environment.
• Ability to manage several deadlines at once while maintaining accuracy across recurring processes and time-sensitive requests.
• Strong analytical thinking and a willingness to learn complex tax cycles, assessment activity, and payment workflows.
• Proficiency with Excel and confidence working in accounting, reporting, or enterprise software systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, auditing, or related accounting functions is highly valued.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.