Senior Consultant, Personal Property Tax

Ryan•Plano, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Property Tax Senior Consultant ("Senior Consultant") works with the team to ensure timely preparation of property renditions and filings in accordance with state property tax regulations. The Senior Consultant works with the team and/or the client’s existing tax department to properly classify assets and analyze assessment notices against rendition filings for accuracy. The Senior Consultant is responsible for creating positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the Firm. The ideal candidate with have analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong people skills. The successful candidate will be effective in researching issues, reconciling databases, and completing detailed calculations. Successful Ryan team members embrace and live Ryan’s values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always and will embody and demonstrate accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management, Public Administration, MIS/Entrepreneurship, International Business or other degree with MBA, MST or JD.
One to three years 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 both 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.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with appropriate valuation designations preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely preparation of property tax renditions and filings in accordance with state property tax regulations.
Work with the team and/or the client’s existing tax department to properly classify assets and analyze assessment notices against rendition filings for accuracy.
Create positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the Firm.
Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
Demonstrate full understanding of the annual property tax cycle for assigned real property portfolios.
Build awareness/understanding of jurisdictional rules and filing requirements.
Demonstrate an ability to collect, review and fully understand client-provided data.
Inspect properties and prepare appropriate reports deemed necessary by management.
Analyze assessment notices and determine potential assessment reductions.
Apply software knowledge to efficiently work with client data.
Possess knowledge in assessment review, appeal determination, tax bill administration and the three valuation approaches; cost, sales comparison and income.
Possess knowledge of assessment equalization methodology that may apply in certain states.
Handle appeals and monitor appeals process.
Attend client status calls and meetings and provide supporting data and findings for leadership team.
Work effectively with clients by taking an interest in the client’s industry and inquiring about trends and processes to gain a full understanding of their core business.
Participate in recruiting efforts.
Interact and communicate effectively with team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.