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 includes 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 contributes to positive team member experiences, excellent client service, and the Firm’s revenue and profit goals. The successful candidate will have analytical and problem-solving skills, strong people skills, and the ability to research issues, reconcile databases, and complete detailed calculations. Ryan team members are expected to embrace the company’s values—Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always—and demonstrate accountability. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. It is based in a standard indoor working environment and involves regular interaction with employees and clients in person, by email, and by telephone. Independent travel is required 30 to 40% of the time. The position is located in Glendale, California.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management, Public Administration, MIS/Entrepreneurship, or International Business; alternatively, another degree with an MBA, MST, or JD.
- One to three years of audit- or tax-related experience.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership.
- 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.
- Ability to travel independently 30 to 40% of the time.
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 to work efficiently with client data.
- Apply knowledge of assessment review, appeal determination, tax bill administration, and the cost, sales comparison, and income valuation approaches.
- Apply knowledge of assessment equalization methodology where applicable.
- Handle appeals and monitor the appeals process.
- Attend client status calls and meetings and provide supporting data and findings to the leadership team.
- Learn about clients’ industries, trends, and processes to understand their core businesses.
- Participate in recruiting efforts.
- Interact and communicate effectively with team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Hybrid work options.
- Award-winning culture.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- 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.
- Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
