Property Tax Advisor

Property Tax And Sales Tax Compliance Specialist

Job Objective : To provide technical expertise and support for the compliance, planning and audits related to the property tax and sales tax functions. Consult and advise other departments in property tax and sales tax related areas.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Responsible for property tax and sales tax compliance functions and supporting tax accounting functions.
• Experience in property tax with an emphasis in, but not limited to : AK, CO, LA, NM, ND, OH, UT, WY and TX.
• Review data gathered from accounting and operational teams to identify all reportable activity and obsolescence factors.
• Review and timely file annual property tax returns to the proper assessing authorities.
• Review assessment notices for accuracy and participate in value discussions with the assessing authority.
• Evaluate, with the Sr. Tax Manager, where appeals are necessary.
• Support and review property tax accounting functions such as posting monthly accruals, property tax payments, and journal entries.
• Assist in appeal preparation and, when applicable, attend appeal level hearings.
• Post noticed values in the property tax system and calculate estimated tax liability.
• Learn and maintain the property tax systems.
• Identify potential sales and use tax savings opportunities through reverse audits and compliance reviews.
• Participate in the formulation of strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize use of losses.
• Provide research and / or updates on new or proposed legislation, regulations and rulings in tax and related areas and advise on how to mitigate their impacts.
• Participate in the coordination of all external and internal tax related audits.
• Support the Sr. Tax Manager to provide other accounting and operational areas advice and consultation to satisfy customers' needs and overall company objectives.
• Adhere to the company's values Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment and Innovation.
• Support company vision and mission.
• Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with industry peers, assessors, collectors, customers and 3rd parties.

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