Senior Consultant Real Property Tax

Ryan LLC; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Options

Award-Winning Culture

Generous PTO

Paid leave 14 weeks for new parents

Gym membership or equipment reimburse-

Benefits from Day One

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Fertility assistance program

Sabbatical after five years

Job summary

Ryan LLC is seeking a Property Tax Senior Consultant to join our Glendale, CA team. You will work with a skilled group to identify tax savings opportunities, review assessments, and monitor appeals for client portfolios.

A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of related experience help ensure success in this fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes analytical problem-solving, research, and strong client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management, MIS/Entrepreneurship, International Business or related field; MBA/MST/JD valued.
• 1–3 years audit or tax experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to prioritize tasks and manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Identify property tax savings opportunities for clients.
• Analyze and interpret assessment data, market data and sales transactions.
• Assist with assessment review and monitor the appeal process for client portfolios.
• Create reports and articulate findings for leadership and clients.
• Engage with clients to understand industry trends and client needs.
• Support recruiting efforts and collaborate with team members across departments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field

Tools

Word

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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

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. Inspect 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 independently 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%.

Glendale CA Salary: $86,000 - $113,850. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran #LI-RK1. Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

*Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities*.

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