ASSOCIATE TAX CONSULTANT, PROPERTY TAX

Company: DuCharme McMillen & Associates Inc
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 24, 2024

Job Description:

Why are long tenures and low turnover rates the norm at DMA? When you are an employee owned company, you are all about your employees, and here is proof:

• 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
  
  The Associate Tax Consultant assists and supports team members in performing Real Estate and/or Business Personal Property assessment reviews for DMA clients, to achieve maximum tax savings and provide other state and local tax consulting services.
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide support for team members in the assessment review process, including representing clients during appeals and hearings with state and local taxing authorities
  • Prepares reports and analyses supporting DMA's position for state and local taxing authorities; reviews and submits periodic status reports to clients; prepares Reports of Findings and other general correspondence for clients
  • Uses DMA templates or valuation models for property valuation, fixed asset reconciliation or classification, determine client's prior methodologies, identify exemptions and abatements, identifying and reporting potential tax savings opportunities
  • Attend on-site inspection of client property (plants and operations)
  • Assists business development professionals in identifying, scoping, and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients
  • Research, collect and populate DMA's review management system with new cases, client assessment details, property or fixed asset data and jurisdictional tax information
  • Assist in production and invoicing process
  • Track and monitor all relevant jurisdictional deadlines associated with return filings, audits, informal and formal appeals & protests, mailing & payment dates for tax bills
  • Research and follow industry or market activity/trends in assigned geographic area
  • Research and follow state and local tax issues, legislation, court cases, etc.
  • Perform much of the above in collaboration with or supervised by Consultants, Tax Managers and Directors; while also handling less material matters independently Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    
    • Perform other duties as assigned Education and Qualifications
      
      • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field
      • 0-3 years professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred
      • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
      • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem-solving
      • Organizational, research and interpersonal skills required
      • Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines
      • Valid driver's license
      • Travel as required (approximately 5%)
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