Consultant, Real Property Tax

Ryan•Carlsbad, NM

10d•Hybrid

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, completing detailed calculations, and assisting the team as taxing authorities verify issues. The Consultant supports positive team member experiences that lead to excellent client service and contribute to the Firm’s revenue and profit. The ideal candidate has analytical and problem-solving abilities and strong people skills. They are effective at research, database reconciliation, and detailed calculations, and embrace Ryan’s values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always, and accountability. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work is performed in a standard indoor environment and may involve occasional long periods of sitting at a computer. It requires regular interaction with employees, clients, and external vendors in person, by email, and by telephone. Independent travel may be required 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 in a business discipline or a JD.
At least six hours of Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or Finance coursework, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a major GPA of 3.25 or higher.
A valid driver’s license.
Analytical and problem-solving skills and strong people skills.
Ability to perform in a high-energy team environment.
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and handle 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.

Nice To Haves

Relevant work experience, such as internships, summer positions, or school jobs; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree and one to three years of audit- or tax-related experience.

Responsibilities

Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
Work effectively with clients and taxing authorities on a national basis.
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.
Create a positive team member experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hybrid work options.
Award-winning culture.
Generous personal 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.
Eligibility for a four-week company-paid sabbatical after five years of service.