Compliance Analyst, Property Tax

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership program

Company paid parental leave

Generous time off package

Multiple benefit plans

Focus on work/life balance

Job summary

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented individual to provide general support in tax compliance processes. Responsibilities include preparing property tax returns, communicating with clients, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.

The suitable candidate has an associate degree in a related field and experience in a corporate environment, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers opportunities for overtime during peak tax months in Indianapolis.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in a corporate environment in tax, accounting, or finance preferred.
• Ability to process high volumes of work accurately and timely.
• Ability to learn tax compliance software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform property tax data analysis and reconciliation.
• Prepare tax payments for jurisdictional liabilities.
• Respond to client and jurisdictional inquiries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics

Tools

PTMS

OneSource

PowerPlan

DMA’s internal software PTCA

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 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
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, 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
• Request source data from clients
• 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 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; overtime is never guaranteed and is 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.