Property Tax Specialist

Overview

The Property Tax Specialist is responsible for coordinating property tax payments for a high volume of customers across multiple districts throughout the country. Following the tax payment coordination, the Property Tax Specialist will coordinate Lessee/Customer invoicing of the property tax amounts paid by First Financial. This position is part of the Indirect Tax Team and will report directly to the Vice President of Accounting Operations.

The day-to-day activities involve working to ensure the company is following all state and local property tax compliance requirements, and that tax filings and payments are being processed in an accurate and timely manner. This includes retrieving data for the Tangible Business Personal Property Tax return filings for multiple taxing jurisdictions. Responsibilities also include handling entries in our accounting software, conducting tax-related research, working with colleagues from other internal departments, and collaborating with external parties.

• Prepare and review property tax returns and assessments to ensure accuracy and compliance with local and state regulations.
• Review & reconcile tangible personal property tax bills received from external parties.
• Research laws to stay updated on local and state property tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Keep detailed and accurate tax records and documentation to support tax filings and audits.
• Act as a liaison with tax authorities, responding to inquiries and assisting in property tax audits.
• Provide support to the accounting team during financial audits, ensuring all property tax-related documentation is in order.
• Interact with third-party tax consultants who assist with property tax filings and payments.
• Promptly respond to/resolve tax notices and maintain tracking system of pending tax inquiries and discrepancies.
• Verify validity of customer tax exemption certificates & regularly perform maintenance of exemptions/resale certificates.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as needed.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Personal Property Tax required.
• Ability to perform tax research on tangible personal property tax, with experience navigating tax websites to retrieve information & forms (Department of Revenues, SALT, County Assessors & Tax Collectors).
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tax filings & compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Quick Books experience a plus, as is experience with ILS and Vertex O software.
• Familiarity with the Equipment Leasing industry is a plus.
• Positive attitude and approach to daily work, with willingness to take on additional tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (3 days/week in the office).

We offer competitive pay & benefits, with hourly rate dependent on overall experience.