Senior Consultant Real Property Tax
About The Position
The Property Tax Senior Consultant works with a team to identify property tax savings opportunities for clients and has an intermediate understanding of valuation techniques. The role involves researching and analyzing comparable assessment data, market data, and sales transactions, as well as assisting with assessment reviews and monitoring the appeal process for client portfolios. The Senior Consultant helps create positive team member experiences that support excellent client service and drive firm revenue and profit. The ideal candidate has analytical and problem-solving abilities and strong people skills. They can research issues, reconcile databases, and complete detailed calculations. Ryan team members are expected to embrace the values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always, 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 another degree with an MBA, MST, or JD.
- One to three years of audit- or tax-related experience.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to reconcile databases and complete detailed calculations.
- 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.
- Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Appropriate valuation designations are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive team member experience.
- Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
- Demonstrate understanding of the annual property tax cycle for assigned real property portfolios.
- Build awareness and understanding of jurisdictional rules and filing requirements.
- Collect, review, and understand client-provided data.
- Inspect properties and prepare reports as deemed necessary by management.
- Analyze assessment notices and determine potential assessment reductions.
- Use software knowledge to work efficiently with client data.
- Apply knowledge of assessment review, appeal determination, tax bill administration, and cost, sales comparison, and income valuation approaches, as well as applicable assessment equalization methodology.
- Handle appeals and monitor the appeals process.
- Attend client status calls and meetings and provide supporting data and findings to the leadership team.
- Develop an understanding of clients’ industries, trends, processes, and core businesses.
- Participate in recruiting efforts.
- Interact and communicate effectively with team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Hybrid work options
- Generous paid time off 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
