Manager, Property Taxes

Jobs2Web; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Company is seeking an experienced Property Tax Practitioner to join our tax team in Irvine, CA. You will manage real and personal property tax expenses, ensure timely payments, and assist upper management with property tax issues.

The role requires collaboration with county assessors, tax collectors, and auditors, along with preparing diverse compliance documents and special project work. Bring 5+ years of property tax experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business or Public Administration or BS in Accounting.
• 5+ years of Property Tax and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of county departments (Assessor, Tax Collector, Auditor).
• High attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, Adobe; SAP and MRI experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and track high volume of tax bills including Secured and Unsecured bills, Escape, and Supplementals.
• Assist with preparation of property tax payments to five counties.
• Work with the staff in various county departments including the assessor, auditor, and tax collector.
• Prepare and submit a variety of compliance documents including Business Property Statements, Assessment Appeals applications, Change of Ownership reports, and New Construction reports.
• Preparation of various special projects as needed including escrow prorations, builder tax invoices, tax analysis, assessor audits, and maintenance of the Property Tax database.
• Preparation and presentation of assessment appeals to the Assessor or Assessment Appeals Board.

Skills

Property Tax

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

BA in Business/Public Administration

BS in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Google Suite

Adobe

Microsoft Access

SAP

MRI

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We are looking for a driven and experienced property tax practitioner to join our high performing tax team. The successful candidate will work closely with and under the direction of the Property Tax Vice President to manage the company’s real and personal property tax expense, ensure timely payment of all liabilities, and provide support to other departments and upper management in response to property tax issues.

• Organize and track high volume of tax bills including Secured and Unsecured bills, Escape, and Supplementals.
• Assist with preparation of property tax payments to five counties.
• Work with the staff in various county departments including the assessor, auditor, and tax collector.
• Prepare and submit a variety of compliance documents including Business Property Statements, Assessment Appeals applications, Change of Ownership reports, and New Construction reports.
• Preparation of various special projects as needed including escrow prorations, builder tax invoices, tax analysis, assessor audits, and maintenance of the Property Tax database.
• Preparation and presentation of assessment appeals to the Assessor or Assessment Appeals Board.

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

• B.A. in Business or Public Administration/B.S. in Accounting or related field.
• Five or more years of experience in Property Tax and accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of county departments, specifically the Assessor, Tax Collector, and Auditor.
• High attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Google Suite Products, Adobe. Microsoft Access, SAP and MRI experience a plus

About Us:

Irvine Company is a privately held real estate investment company and master-planner committed to creating and sustaining communities that thrive for generations.

Irvine Company is respected for its master planning and environmental stewardship of the Irvine Ranch in Orange County, including diversified operations throughout coastal California. Irvine Company brings to life neighborhoods and sustainable communities with a full range of housing, jobs, retail centers, schools, parks and open space.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.