Senior Consultant Real Property Tax

Ryan; Glendale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

PTO benefits

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Benefits on day one

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Sabbatical eligibility

Job summary

Ryan is seeking a Property Tax Senior Consultant in a hybrid role based in the United States. The position involves analyzing property tax data, researching valuation methods, and supporting assessment reviews and client communications.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in tax or audit, and the ability to work with clients and teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate or related field.
• Valuation designations preferred.
• 1–3 years audit or tax experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify property tax savings opportunities for clients.
• Analyze comparable assessments, market data and sales transactions.
• Assist with assessment review and appeal monitoring for client portfolios.
• Prepare data and reports; attend client calls and meetings as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Valuation designations preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet research

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

• 401K with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Fertility Assistance Program

• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Property Tax Senior Consultant (“Senior Consultant”) works with a team to identify property tax savings opportunities for clients and possesses an intermediate understanding of valuation techniques. This includes conducting research, analyzing and interpreting comparable assessment data, market data and sales transactions. The Senior Consultant assists the team with assessment review and monitoring the appeal process for client portfolios. The Senior Consultant is responsible for creating positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the Firm.

The ideal candidate with have analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong people skills. The successful candidate will be effective in researching issues, reconciling databases, and completing detailed calculations. Successful Ryan team members embrace and live Ryan’s values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always and will embody and demonstrate accountability.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

• Create a positive team member experience.

Client:

• Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.

Value:

• Demonstrates full understanding of the annual property tax cycle for assigned real property portfolios.
• Builds awareness/understanding of jurisdictional rules and filing requirements.
• Demonstrates an ability to collect, review and fully understand client-provided data.
• Inspects properties and prepares appropriate reports deemed necessary by management.
• Analyzes assessment notices and determines potential assessment reductions.
• Applies software knowledge to efficiently work with client data.
• Possesses knowledge in assessment review, appeal determination, tax bill administration and the three valuation approaches; cost, sales comparison and income. Additionally, possesses knowledge of assessment equalization methodology that may apply in certain states.
• Handles appeals and monitors appeals process.
• Attends client status calls and meetings and provides supporting data and findings for leadership team.
• Works effectively with clients by taking an interest in the client’s industry and inquiring about trends and processes to gain a full understanding of their core business.
• Participates in recruiting efforts.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management, Public Administration, MIS/Entrepreneurship, International Business or other degree with MBA, MST or JD.

• Candidates with appropriate valuation designations preferred.

• One to three years audit or tax related experience.

• Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.

• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.

• Ability to work both independent and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting or standing while working.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Independent travel requirement: 30 to 40%.

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