Tax Experienced Associate- Real Estate Property Tax

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards.

Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for a Tax Experienced Associate
- Real Estate Property Tax to join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in Dallas, TX! Our SALT practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., providing a full spectrum of services including Income & Franchise tax, Sales & Use tax, Real & Personal Property tax, Unclaimed Property and Voluntary Disclosure & Remediation by industry needs. As a member of this talented team, you will help clients capitalize on strategic ideas and planning techniques that ensure state and local tax compliance, reduce expenses and enhance cash flow.

• Manage property tax filings in multiple states
• File appeals, maintain appeal calendar, and attend hearings
• Successfully navigate Freeport Exemption filings where applicable
• Negotiating with assessors on multi-state portfolios
• Consistently exceed client service expectations
• Manage and motivate staff to achieve desired results
• Attain mastery of software updates and changes, specifically One Source/PTMS
• Develop and preserve positive relationships with assessors and clients
• Create and update files and records, while tracking tax appeal deadlines
• Verify that values fall within established guidelines
• Maintain hearing schedules as required
• Manage the processing of tax bills timely and accurately
• Participate in team projects by taking ownership of assignments
• Ensure all team matters are completed in a timely manner
• Commitment to working in a dynamic, deadline driven environment

• Highly detail oriented
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• 4‑year degree, license eligible required
• Desire to pursue CMI
• 1 year of experience with state and local tax required
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  Ability to meet travel requirements of the job
• Previous One Source/PTMS software experience is required

The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location.

In Dallas & Frisco, TX: pay rate range is $73,730 to $96,780

In Houston, TX: pay rate range is $77,240 to $101,390