Indirect Tax Accountant- Property Tax

Indirect Tax Accountant — Property Tax

We are seeking a detail-oriented Indirect Tax Accountant — Property Tax to support personal property tax compliance and reporting activities. This role is responsible for assisting with tax filings, assessments, audits, tax administration, and compliance processes while ensuring timely and accurate reporting across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has experience in property tax compliance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments, third-party service providers, and taxing authorities.

• Support the preparation, review, and timely filing of personal property tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review tax filings prepared by third-party service providers to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable tax regulations.
• Monitor filing deadlines, payment schedules, and assessment notices to ensure timely compliance.
• Maintain accurate tax records, documentation, and supporting schedules.

• Analyze property tax data and prepare reports to support compliance and financial reporting requirements.
• Review tax assessments and identify discrepancies or opportunities for correction.
• Perform reconciliations of tax accounts and assist with maintaining accurate tax records.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end tax reporting activities as needed.

• Assist with property tax audits by gathering documentation, responding to information requests, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Support assessment review and appeal processes by preparing supporting documentation and conducting research.
• Work with taxing authorities and external consultants to resolve tax-related issues efficiently.

• Research property tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Analyze tax data to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential process improvements.
• Assist in evaluating tax impacts related to business operations and property acquisitions or disposals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline tax compliance processes.

• Partner with finance, accounting, operations, and external tax providers to obtain information required for tax filings.
• Communicate with taxing authorities regarding filings, assessments, payments, and compliance matters.
• Support special tax projects and other indirect tax initiatives as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in property tax compliance, indirect tax, or a related tax function.
• Working knowledge of property tax regulations, assessments, filings, and reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat and document management tools.

• Experience with property tax software such as PTMS, AQT, Rental Man, Lawson/FSM, or similar tax management systems.
• Familiarity with data analytics and automation tools such as SQL, Alteryx, Blue Prism, or RIA Checkpoint.
• Experience working with third-party property tax providers and multi-state or multi-jurisdiction tax compliance.
• Knowledge of indirect tax processes and enterprise accounting systems.