Associate Analyst, Property Tax

DMA - DuCharme; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a detail-oriented individual to support their tax compliance process, requiring an Associate degree in a related field and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Duties include preparing tax returns and communicating with tax jurisdictions, with substantial emphasis on accuracy and timely completion. Ideal candidates will be well-organized and proficient in Excel.

Benefits

Employee stock ownership program

Company paid parental leave

Generous time off plans

Multiple benefit plans

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a corporate tax, accounting, or finance environment preferred.
• Ability to complete high volume work accurately and timely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare returns for existing clients and communicate with taxing jurisdictions.
• Perform property tax data analysis and maintain client tax information.
• Prepare tax payments and submit completed returns by assigned due date.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Degree in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2024 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation.
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off plans
• Multiple benefit plans, eligible day one of employment.
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

Provide general support to the department by preparing returns for existing clients, communicating with taxing jurisdictions, preparing tax payments, and other timely completion of all assigned work in the personal property compliance process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform property tax data analysis, reconciliation, and import into PTMS, OneSource, PowerPlan, and DMA’s internal software PTCA
• Update and maintain client tax information and database
• Submit completed returns to Supervisor/Manager for review by assigned due date
• Monitor and review all jurisdictional tax notices for assigned clients by assigned due date
• Prepare tax payments on behalf of clients for jurisdictional liabilities by assigned due date
• Review the missing bills and notices reports and research items not received
• Prepare funding requests to send to the client to receive funds for timely payments
• Ensure all applicable returns/renditions/tax bills and remittances are processed and mailed in a timely manner
• Respond to client and jurisdictional inquiries

Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Print and process client tax returns/renditions and remittance in preparation for filing
• Assist Analysts and Supervisors as needed
• Assist Property Tax Assistants during heavy filing and payment deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Qualification Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field; equivalent work experience may be substituted
• 1-2 years in a corporate environment (tax, accounting, or finance preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete high volume work in a timely and highly accurate manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to learn tax compliance software quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work overtime as required; overtime is expected to be an average of 5-10 hours per week during the months of January-May. Overtime is never guaranteed and fluctuates based on workload.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position does not qualify for employment-based sponsorship.

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