Property Tax Lead Analyst

The Planet Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Property Tax Lead Analyst in North Carolina to own compliance and strategic planning for a portfolio of complex properties. You will lead real estate and personal property tax filings, manage appeals, and partner with plant operations, corporate accounting, and external consultants to optimize tax outcomes.

You will leverage advanced Excel skills and tax software (JDE, BlackLine, PTMS) to analyze liabilities, forecast accruals, and drive savings opportunities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive real estate and business personal property tax compliance experience in a mining and/or manufacturing industry.
• Significant experience handling appeals for a multistate portfolio, specifically including Texas.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience using JDE, BlackLine, and PTMS property tax software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while working independently and collaboratively, with accountability for results in a fast-paced environment.
• CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation) or CPA preferred; not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-state real estate and business personal property tax compliance for a select portfolio of complex properties, ensuring adherence to local and state property tax regulations and filing deadlines.
• Identify, research and aggressively pursue property tax savings opportunities.
• Independently manage the valuation appeal process, with heavy emphasis on complex jurisdictions
• Manage monthly property tax accruals, forecasts, and true-ups using JDE and BlackLine for a select portfolio of properties.
• Analyze real estate and business personal property tax data using Microsoft Excel and PTMS to prepare reports and analyses related to property tax liabilities and savings opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and taxing jurisdiction personnel to support and optimize property tax strategies.
• Adhere to and maintain Company and SOX compliance, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Property tax

Excel

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

JDE

BlackLine

PTMS

Job description

As a Property Tax Lead Analyst on our team, you will own the compliance and strategic planning efforts for a select portfolio of most complex properties. This includes taking direct responsibility for real and business personal property tax compliance, assessments, valuation appeals, and related financial reporting. This role requires proven technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to drive independent results while collaborating closely with plant operations, corporate accounting, and external consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multi-state real estate and business personal property tax compliance for a select portfolio of complex properties, ensuring adherence to local and state property tax regulations and filing deadlines.
• Identify, research and aggressively pursue property tax savings opportunities.
• Independently manage the valuation appeal process, with heavy emphasis on complex jurisdictions
• Manage monthly property tax accruals, forecasts, and true-ups using JDE and BlackLine for a select portfolio of properties.
• Analyze real estate and business personal property tax data using Microsoft Excel and PTMS to prepare reports and analyses related to property tax liabilities and savings opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and taxing jurisdiction personnel to support and optimize property tax strategies.
• Adhere to and maintain Company and SOX compliance, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive real estate and business personal property tax compliance experience in a mining and/or manufacturing industry.
• Significant experience handling appeals for a multistate portfolio, specifically including Texas.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience using JDE, BlackLine, and PTMS property tax software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while working independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment and demonstrating accountability for results in a fast-paced environment.
• CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation) or CPA preferred; not required.