Consultant, Real Property Tax
About The Position
The Property Tax Consultant works with a team to identify tax savings opportunities for clients and understand how clients compute each component of property tax. The work includes researching issues, reconciling databases, and completing detailed calculations. The Consultant assists the team as taxing authorities verify issues. The role contributes to positive team member experiences, excellent client service, and the Firm’s revenue and profit. The ideal candidate has analytical and problem-solving skills and strong people skills, and is effective at research, database reconciliation, and detailed calculations. Ryan team members are expected to embrace the company’s stated values and demonstrate accountability. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. It uses a standard indoor working environment and requires regular interaction with Firm employees, clients, and external vendors, both in person and through email and telephone. Occasional long periods of sitting at a computer are required, along with independent travel of up to 10–20%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business Computer Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Public Administration, Real Estate, or another degree accompanied by a master’s degree in a business discipline or a JD.
- At least six hours of Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or Finance, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher or a major GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- Relevant work experience is preferred, such as internships, summer positions, or school jobs; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree and one to three years of audit- or 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 independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive team member experience.
- Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
- Work effectively with clients and taxing authorities nationally.
- Attend client meetings and property inspections.
- Review client property tax records.
- Apply software knowledge to work efficiently with client data.
- Research tax issues.
- Prepare and review property reports and renditions.
- Analyze assessment notices and determine potential assessment reductions.
- File appeals.
- Determine liability for development projects.
- Work with tax incentive issues for clients.
- Interact frequently with team members.
- Communicate effectively through written and verbal channels.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Hybrid work options
- Generous paid time off (PTO) benefits
- 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents, including adoption
- Monthly gym membership or gym equipment reimbursement
- Benefits eligibility effective day one
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
- Fertility assistance program
- Four-week company-paid sabbatical eligibility after five years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
