Senior Tax Consultant, Property Tax

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Tax Consultant provides advanced consulting support for real estate and business personal property assessment reviews, leads portions of appeals, mentors junior team members, and partners with managers to help clients achieve maximum tax savings through high‑quality state and local tax consulting services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication; demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Solid organizational, research, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment reviews and represent clients during appeals and hearings with taxing authorities.
• Prepare, review, and present analyses supporting DMA’s positions; deliver periodic status updates and Reports of Findings to clients.
• Apply DMA valuation models for property valuation and fixed‑asset reconciliation/classification; identify exemptions and abatements; quantify potential tax‑savings opportunities.
• Conduct on‑site inspections of client facilities (plants and operations).
• Assist business development by identifying opportunities, scoping work, and contributing to proposals for new and prospective clients.
• Research, collect, and populate DMA’s review management system with cases, assessment details, property/fixed‑asset data, and jurisdictional information.
• Support production and invoicing for assigned matters and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Track and monitor jurisdictional deadlines related to return filings, audits, appeals, protests, bill mailings, and tax‑payment dates.
• Monitor market activity, industry trends, and state and local tax developments in assigned geographies.
• Collaborate with Consultants, Managers, and Directors; handle routine and intermediate matters independently; coach Analysts and Associates.
• 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: Senior