Senior Tax Consultant, Property Tax

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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.

** Candidates for this position must reside in the state of Texas. **

Position Summary

Conducts, assists, and supports team members in performing Real and/or Personal Property assessment reviews for DMA clients, as well as assist with implementation of tax savings recommendations and strategies.

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 before assessing 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
• Conducts physical inspections of client facilities and meets with on-site management
• 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
• 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, Industrial Engineering, or related field, coursework in Appraisal desired
• 3-5 years professional experience; property tax, valuation, accounting, or closely related field 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 10-20%)

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