Overview
This employee-owned organization is seeking a professional to conduct complex personal property compliance projects and assessment reviews for industrial manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, communication, and energy property. The role also supports the implementation of tax savings recommendations and strategies.
This position offers remote work potential, but candidates must reside in the Austin, TX area.
Responsibilities
- Review annual personal property tax returns and reconciliations
- Review personal property fixed asset listings for misclassified assets
- Review state and local laws, rules, and regulations
- Conduct physical inspections of manufacturing, communication, energy, mining, and oil & gas facilities and meet with production managers at client locations
- Meet with client financial and accounting personnel to review policies and procedures
- Prepare analysis detailing issues and opportunities for property tax savings
- Produce and edit reports of findings with the tax manager to ensure accuracy
- Meet with clients to discuss implementation of findings and address liabilities
- Assist client tax department personnel with personal property filings and changes in methodology
- Assist with filing appeals, amended annual returns, and refund requests
- Assist in negotiations for assessment reductions before assessing authorities
- Represent and manage clients during formal appeals
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field; coursework in Appraisal desired
- 3–5 years’ experience as an Associate Tax Consultant (or similar type of position)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with valuation software preferred
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
- Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel up to 10%
Work Schedule & Physical Requirements
- Work schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week
- Travel: Less than 10%
- Physical activity:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
- Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
- Frequent repetitive motions with hands
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
Compensation & Benefits
- Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
- Company-paid parental leave
- Generous time off package
- Multiple benefit plans; eligibility begins on day one of employment
Location
Austin, TX area (remote work potential; must reside in the Austin, TX area).