Tax Senior Associate, Property Tax- SALT

Baker Tilly • Dallas, TX

9d • $86,000 - $115,500

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a Tax Senior Associate to join its growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in Dallas, Texas, focusing on personal property tax. The SALT practice provides services across income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, real and personal property tax, unclaimed property, and voluntary disclosure and remediation. In this role, you will help clients meet state and local tax compliance requirements, reduce expenses, and improve cash flow through strategic ideas and planning techniques. The position focuses on property tax filings, assessment appeals, valuations, and client service. Candidates must have a successful track record in the real estate property tax market and be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The position involves managing property tax filings and appeals across multiple states, handling applicable Freeport Exemption filings, negotiating with assessors, supporting and motivating staff, and maintaining accurate records and deadlines. The role also requires experience with OneSource/PTMS software. Work location requirements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional. The stated pay range for Dallas, Texas is $86,000 to $115,500. Compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Requirements

• Four-year degree.
• Eligible to obtain a CPA, law license/JD, or CMI.
• Successful track record of experience in the real estate property tax market.
• Previous OneSource/PTMS software experience.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the job.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience with state and local tax.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage property tax filings in multiple states.
• File appeals, maintain an appeal calendar, and attend hearings.
• Navigate Freeport Exemption filings where applicable.
• Negotiate with assessors on multi-state portfolios.
• Consistently exceed client service expectations.
• Manage and motivate staff to achieve desired results.
• Master software updates and changes, particularly OneSource/PTMS.
• Create and preserve positive relationships with assessors and clients.
• Create and update files and records while tracking tax appeal deadlines.
• Verify that property values fall within established guidelines.
• Maintain hearing schedules as required.
• Manage tax bill processing timely and accurately.
• Participate in team projects by taking ownership of assignments.
• Ensure team matters are completed in a timely manner.
• Work effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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