Senior Tax Consultant, Property Tax (Strategic Valuation Services)

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• 2024 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation.
• Company paid Paternity & Maternity Leave.
• Generous PTO package plus 2 paid floating holidays and 1 day of paid volunteer time off.
• Multiple benefit plans, eligible day one of employment.
• "Live and work like a DMA Employee-Owner”: We focus on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees.

Position Summary

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.

 Essential Duties and 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

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field, coursework in Appraisal desired
• 3-5 years’ experience as an Associate Tax Consultant (or similar type of position)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

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