Compliance Analyst, Property Tax

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid parental leave

Generous time-off package

ESOP eligibility starts day one

Job summary

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is seeking a dedicated employee to provide general support in property tax compliance. This role involves preparing returns, analyzing property tax data, and ensuring all work is completed accurately and on time.

Candidates should possess an Associate degree in a relevant field, along with 2–4 years of experience in a corporate environment. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in a corporate environment (tax, accounting, or finance preferred).
• Ability to complete high‑volume work in a timely and highly accurate manner.
• Ability to learn tax compliance software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare returns for existing clients and communicate with taxing jurisdictions.
• Perform property tax data analysis and reconciliation.
• Monitor and review all jurisdictional tax notices for assigned clients.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

As an employee‑owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof. 2025 Great Places to Work Certified Employee Stock Ownership Program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution targeted at 6% of annual compensation). Company‑paid parental leave and a generous time‑off package. Multiple benefit plans are eligible on day one. The culture is focused on work/life balance and overall employee wellness.

Position Summary

Provide general support to the department by preparing returns for existing clients, communicating with taxing jurisdictions, preparing tax payments, and ensuring 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.
• Request source data from clients (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.
• Maintain annual client filing calendar.
• Assist with new client implementations.
• Print and process client tax returns, renditions, and remittance in preparation for filing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be substituted. 2–4 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 10–20 hours per week during the months of January–May and is never guaranteed, based upon client workload.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week. Physical Activity: Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds. Frequent repetitive motions with hands.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [e-mail] or 800-309-2110.