Personal Property Tax Analyst

About the role

Ryan is hiring a Personal Property Tax Analyst in Atlanta. The Analyst supports general functions of the practice, such as property tax assessment notice and tax bill processing, mail handling and scanning, and performs independent research and analytical reviews in support of the Property Tax practice. The role also involves maintaining software databases to ensure their integrity.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities, and interact with taxing jurisdictions to verify assessment, tax bill and deadline information.
• Monitor compliance and filing requirements together with staff and management.
• Receive, identify and sort all incoming mail daily, batch tax documents for scanning and transmit them to India resources for processing where applicable.
• Process tax bills and assessments on time, and coordinate outgoing mail, including certified and return receipts, postage metering and delivery to the post office or courier.
• Scan and archive proof of mailers in the Property Tax system of record, assemble tax return packages if needed, and help prepare documentation for board hearings.
• Research asset ownership structures, title policy reviews, jurisdictional tax policies, property re-parceling and tenant escalation billing issues as requested.
• Build knowledge of property tax jurisdictions across the country, including bill and appeal deadlines and statutory deadlines, and coordinate data requests to meet those deadlines.

Required profile

• High school or GED diploma; general knowledge of a tax calendar is desired.
• Ability to research issues, reconcile databases and complete detailed calculations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and people skills, with good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize, work on multiple assignments, manage ambiguity and work independently and in teams.
• Valid driver's license; occasional long periods of sitting or standing.

Required skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Internet navigation and research.

What we offer

• Hybrid work options and an award-winning culture.
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents (adoption included).
• Monthly gym membership or equipment reimbursement, benefits eligibility day one, 401K with employer match and tuition reimbursement after one year.
• Fertility assistance program and four-week company-paid sabbatical after five years.