Hybrid Consultant, Complex Property Tax

at Ryan

• Job title: Consultant, Complex Property Tax
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $68,600 - $85,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Property Tax Consultant identifying tax savings opportunities for clients through research and calculation. Collaborating with team members and clients to enhance tax-related services and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Works with a team to identify tax savings opportunities for clients
• Gains understanding of how the client computes each component of property tax
• Researches issues, reconciles databases, and completes detailed calculations
• Assists the team with the verification process with the taxing authority
• Creates positive team member experiences leading to excellent client service
• Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities
• Works effectively with clients and taxing authorities on a national basis
• Attends client meetings and property inspections
• Reviews client property tax records
• Applies software knowledge to work with client data efficiently
• Analyzes assessment notices and determines potential assessment reductions
• Files appeals and determines liability for development projects
• Works with tax incentive issues for clients
• Communicates effectively through written and verbal channels
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Real Estate or other degree with Master’s in Business Discipline or JD, Business Analytics, Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Must have (6) hours of Accounting or Economics or Real Estate or Finance with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, a Major GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Relevant work experience preferred (e.g., internships, summer positions, school jobs) or Bachelor's degree and one to three years audit or tax related experience
• 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
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research
• Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• 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