Job DescriptionAs the Property Tax Senior Associate for Compliance, you'll prepare property tax returns for your clients - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with the Property Tax team and research and consult on various tax matters, while utilizing tax-related software to prepare and process returns, assessments, and tax bills, because together is how we succeed.
From day one, you'll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:- Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex US property tax returns for various clients
- Review and validate assessment notices and reconcile against rendered values
- Assist and review in processing payment of property tax bills
- Correspond with clients and taxing jurisdictions to gather information necessary for work completion.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of property tax laws and regulations to provide accurate and effective advice to clients.
- Communicate effectively with teammates, clients, and taxing authorities in providing updates and answering any questions related to their property tax matters.
- Work closely with team members to promptly resolve client problems or tax issues encountered in the preparation process
- Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements
- Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:- Bachelor's degree required; Accounting degree preferred.
- Minimum two to six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting
- CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation preferred
- Experience with property tax administration software such as PTMS and OneSource preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong teamwork and analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Can travel as needed
The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,300. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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