Property Tax Accountant

Ameresco•Framingham, MA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Property Tax Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s property tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities. This role ensures timely and accurate filings/payments, supports audits, identifies tax savings opportunities, forecasts property tax liabilities on developing projects, and partners with internal stakeholders to manage property tax exposures across a diverse portfolio of assets. This role is hybrid and based out of our Framingham, MA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in property tax compliance, state and local tax (SALT), or related area (public accounting or industry).
Strong understanding of multi-state property tax rules and assessment processes.
Experience with fixed asset systems and property tax software (e.g., PTMS, OneSource, or similar).
Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI and Excel (advanced formulas, data analysis tools).
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large, multi-jurisdictional asset portfolios (e.g., energy, infrastructure, real estate), preferred.
Familiarity with property tax incentives (e.g., abatements, PILOT agreements, energy-related exemptions), preferred.
Experience working with external consultants and managing appeals strategies, preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and file personal and real property tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely submission of renditions, declarations, and supporting documentation.
Maintain property tax calendars and compliance trackers.
Analyze property tax assessments for accuracy and reasonableness.
Coordinate and prepare assessment appeals, including gathering supporting data and liaising with external consultants.
Track appeal statuses and outcomes to ensure proper financial reporting.
Calculate and record property tax accruals.
Reconcile property tax accounts and support month-end and quarter-end close processes.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting of property tax liabilities on current and future business opportunities.
Respond to property tax audits and inquiries from taxing authorities.
Maintain documentation to support filed returns and positions taken.
Coordinate with external advisors as needed.
Maintain accurate fixed asset and property tax records, including asset classification and situs data.
Analyze large datasets to identify discrepancies, overpayments, or planning opportunities.
Support ERP, property tax visualizations,, and data integration initiatives.
Identify opportunities to minimize property tax liabilities, including exemptions, abatements, and incentive programs.
Provide guidance to operations, real estate, and project teams on property tax implications of new investments or projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.