What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager, Property Tax position at DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.?
- Candidates for this position must reside in the state of Texas. **
- 2024 Great Places to Work Certified
- Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation.
- Company paid Paternity & Maternity Leave.
- Generous PTO package plus 2 paid floating holidays and 1 day of paid volunteer time off.
- Multiple benefit plans, eligible day one of employment.
- "Live and work like a DMA Employee-Owner”: We focus on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees.
Conducts property tax reviews for DMA clients and has account management responsibility for assigned clients. Responsible for all aspects of tax analysis and tax consulting relating to real and personal property taxes.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Initiates and continues client contact during and after the review process
- Prepares reports and analyses supporting DMA’s position for State and Local taxing authorities; reviews and submits periodic status reports to clients; prepares Reports of Findings and other general correspondence for clients
- Uses DMA templates or valuation models for property valuation, fixed asset reconciliation or classification, determine client’s prior methodologies, identify exemptions and abatements, identifying and reporting potential tax savings opportunities
- Attend on-site inspection of client property (plants and operations)
- Communicates with County Appraisal District staff and contract firms; attends hearings as necessary to achieve maximum tax savings
- Active participation in business development activities - including identifying, scoping, and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients, as well as meeting with potential prospects; ability to communicate DMA’s other service lines to prospects
- Account management responsibilities for assigned clients – developing, sustaining, and enhancing relationships with DMA clients and prospects
- Research and follow industry or market activity/trends in assigned geographic area
- Research and follow state and local tax issues, legislation, court cases, etc.
- Perform much of the above in collaboration with a team, but also possessing the ability to do so independently and with minimal supervision
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Business
- 5 years professional experience; property tax and/or valuation preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Organizational, research, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Travel as required (approximately 10-20%)