Grant Thornton

Global Indirect Tax Senior Associate - Property Tax

Grant Thornton$101K — $129K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Accounting degree preferred
  • 2-6 years of progressive tax compliance and/or consulting experience
  • CPA, JD, or Certified Member of IPT preferred
  • Experience with property tax software like PTMS or OneSource preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, capable of travel as needed

Responsibilities

  • Prepare property tax returns for a variety of clients
  • Review assessment notices and reconcile rendered values
  • Assist in processing payment of property tax bills
  • Gather information from clients and taxing jurisdictions as needed
  • Maintain knowledge of property tax laws to provide client advice
  • Communicate updates and answers to clients and taxing authorities
  • Work collaboratively to resolve client issues and tax problems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and personalized benefits package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
  • Employee assistance programs included
  • 401(k) savings plan participation eligibility
  • Paid sick leave and firm holiday pay for seasonal positions
  • Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses for employees
Full Job Description
Job Description

As 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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Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.


Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

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About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton LLP is the American member firm of Grant Thornton International, the seventh largest accounting network in the world by combined fee income. Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization. The firm operates 59 offices across the US with approximately 8,500 employees, 550 partners, and produces annual revenue in excess of US$1.9 billion. During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, The Times reported that Grant Thornton is in line to earn millions of pounds for acting as trustees in a bankruptcy case on behalf of the Russian state-owned DIA, who bypassed sanction regimes to obtain funds and assets from abroad in order to fund the war in Ukraine.
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