Associate, Property Tax

The Associate, Property Tax is responsible for providing research, analysis, reporting and development to support the Property Tax Department, overseeing a portfolio of 80,000+ single family rental properties. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Property Tax or above.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of property tax accruals

• Preparation of financial analyses and reports

• Maintenance of property tax GL's

• Preparation and recommendations of forecasting/reforecasting and planning process

• Maintain a thorough understanding of company’s financial information systems including the ability to make inquiries for data

• Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Manage and resolve ad hoc requests/projects for internal and external stakeholders

• Preparation of cash forecasting

• Provide backup to accounting and internal audit when required

• Prepare and submit SOX documents

• Research jurisdictional tax changes

• Preparation and review of appeal opportunities and process

• Analyze and prepare recommendations for improving property tax processes

• Work with third-party providers to deliver information/data needed & property listings

• Management and preparation/allocation of refunds

• Management of property tax payment due dates

• Preparation of tax payments for Real Estate, Business Personal Property, compliance invoices, & appeal invoices

• Provide analytical support on as needed basis to broader Investment Management team

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related field

• 4 to 6+ years of professional work experience in property tax; Single family preferred

• 4 to 6+ years of experience in extensive, detailed data analysis and reporting

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Current driver’s license and automobile insurance

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Comprehension of federal fair housing laws and any applicable local housing provisions

• Firm understanding of GAAP accounting and budgeting regarding property tax

• Knowledge of current single-family assessment practices

• Proficiency utilizing Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and basic OS tools

• Experience utilizing Yardi or similar property management software

• Ability to interact effectively with tax assessors/collectors and other internal departments as issues arise

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and get along with others

• Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to facilitate presentations or speak in public to large groups of people

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to multi-task and maintain flexibility and creativity in a variety of situations

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems

• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical functions

• Ability to set and meet goals and consistently meet deadlines

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Other Requirements

• Some travel may be required