Associate Analyst, Property Tax

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Analyst, Property Tax provides general support to the department by preparing returns for existing clients, communicating with taxing jurisdictions, preparing tax payments, and completing assigned work in the personal property compliance process in a timely manner. The role includes property tax data analysis and reconciliation, maintaining client tax information, reviewing notices and missing bills, preparing funding requests, and processing returns and payments. The position may also assist Analysts, Supervisors, and Property Tax Assistants during busy filing and payment periods.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be substituted.
• 1–2 years of experience in a corporate environment; tax, accounting, or finance experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to complete high-volume work accurately and on time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn tax compliance software quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as required; an average of 10–20 overtime hours per week is expected from January through May. Overtime is not guaranteed and is based on client workload.

Nice To Haves

• Corporate tax, accounting, or finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile property tax data and import it into PTMS, OneSource, PowerPlan, and DMA’s internal software PTCA.
• Update and maintain client tax information and databases.
• Submit completed returns to a Supervisor or Manager for review by assigned due dates.
• Monitor and review jurisdictional tax notices for assigned clients by assigned due dates.
• Prepare tax payments for client jurisdictional liabilities by assigned due dates.
• Review missing-bill and notice reports and research items that have not been received.
• Prepare funding requests for clients to obtain funds for timely payments.
• Ensure applicable returns, renditions, tax bills, and remittances are processed and mailed in a timely manner.
• Respond to client and jurisdictional inquiries.
• Print and process client tax returns, renditions, and remittances in preparation for filing.
• Assist Analysts and Supervisors as needed.
• Assist Property Tax Assistants during heavy filing and payment deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility beginning on the first day of employment; the ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of annual compensation.
• Company-paid parental leave.
• Generous time-off package.
• Multiple benefit plans, with eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
• Work/life balance and employee wellness focus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree