Associate Tax Consultant, Property Tax

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

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About The Position

The Associate Tax Consultant assists and supports team members in performing Real Estate and/or Business Personal Property assessment reviews for DMA clients, to achieve maximum tax savings and provide other state and local tax consulting services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 1-3 years professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem-solving.
• Organizational, research and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for team members in the assessment review process, including representing clients during appeals and hearings with state and local taxing authorities.
• Prepares reports and analyses supporting DMA’s position for state and local taxing authorities; reviews and submits periodic status reports to clients; prepares Reports of Findings and other general correspondence for clients.
• Uses DMA templates or valuation models for property valuation, fixed asset reconciliation or classification, determine client’s prior methodologies, identify exemptions and abatements, identifying and reporting potential tax savings opportunities.
• Attend on-site inspection of client property (plants and operations).
• Assists business development professionals in identifying, scoping, and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients.
• Research, collect and populate DMA’s review management system with new cases, client assessment details, property or fixed asset data and jurisdictional tax information.
• Assist in production and invoicing process.
• Track and monitor all relevant jurisdictional deadlines associated with return filings, audits, informal and formal appeals & protests, mailing & payment dates for tax bills.
• Research and follow industry or market activity/trends in assigned geographic area.
• Research and follow state and local tax issues, legislation, court cases, etc.
• Perform much of the above in collaboration with or supervised by Consultants, Tax Managers and Directors; while also handling less material matters independently.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation).
• Company paid parental leave.
• Generous time off package.
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment.
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees