Senior Tax Consultant, Property Tax

DuCharme McMillen & Associates • Austin, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof. This position will allow for remote work potential, but candidates must reside in the Austin, TX area. The Senior Tax Consultant, Property Tax will conduct complex personal property compliance projects and assessment reviews of machinery and equipment for industrial manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, communication, and energy property as well as assist with implementation of tax savings recommendations and strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience as an Associate Tax Consultant (or similar type of position)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Valid driver’s license
• Candidates must reside in the Austin, TX area.

Nice To Haves

• coursework in Appraisal desired
• experience with valuation software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review annual personal property tax returns and reconciliations
• Review personal property fixed asset listings for misclassified assets
• Review state and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Conduct physical inspections of manufacturing, communication, energy, mining, and oil & gas facilities and meet with production managers at client locations
• Meet with client financial and accounting personnel to review policies and procedures
• Prepare analysis detailing issues and opportunities for property tax savings
• Produce and edit reports of findings along with the tax manager to ensure accuracy
• Meet with clients to discuss implementation of report of finding and address liabilities
• Assist client tax department personnel with personal property filings and changes in methodology
• Assist client in filing appeals, amended annual returns and refund requests
• Assist in negotiations for assessment reductions before assessing authorities
• Represent and manage clients during formal appeals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level