Tax Senior, State and Local Tax - Property Tax

BDO Global•Detroit, MI

50d

About The Position

The STS Tax Senior, State and Local Tax - Property Tax applies industry knowledge and experience to clients by assisting in providing advice related to property tax implications of their business objectives, recommend alternate courses of action, as well as identify different methods of complying with tax regulations. Additional, the Property Tax Senior Associate is responsible for applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, recognizing and communicating potential risks, identifying potential changes in the tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance and assisting in handling routine questions from local or state agencies. This role also serves as the primary contact for clients, as needed, including but not limited to preparing and presenting presentations to clients and potential clients. This position requires involvement in the compliance processes throughout the annual property tax cycle for multiple client assignments. Personal property duties include data review, return preparation, assessment notice gathering, value review/appeal, informal settlement negotiations and tax bill processing. Real property duties include value review, informal settlement negotiations and formal value hearings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Math or other related field, preferred
Two (2) or more years of experience in property, state and local or multi-state tax, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Internet navigation and research, required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Solid organizational skills
Ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and client personnel
Advanced knowledge of all tax return forms
Excellent people development and delegation skills
Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Basic understanding of tax compliance
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Working knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services
Working knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings
Working knowledge of valuation and appraisal standards utilized in assessments
Working knowledge and understanding of cause and effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
Possesses excellent decision-making skills
Ability to create written tax advice
Basic understanding of the ability to represent the client before any tax authority on contested issues
Knowledgeable in business personal property and real property assessments across the United States

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Math or other related field, preferred
Prior experience with property tax compliance and real property appeals, preferred
Property Tax Consultant License, preferred
Ability to use standard tax applications and research tools, preferred

Responsibilities

Research
Tax Compliance
Tax Consulting
Tax Controversy
Tax Related Software
Tax Specialization
Strategy Development
Acts as a mentor to and assists in the professional development of STS SALT Property Tax Associates and Interns, as appropriate
Provides periodic performance feedback to and participates in the annual performance evaluation for STS SALT Property Tax Associates and Interns, as appropriate
Other duties as required