Property Tax Accountant

Job description

Property Tax Accountant requires:
&*Property tax accounting

Property Tax Accountant duties:
&*Prepare and review property tax returns of varying degrees of complexity using the company?s tax software Property Tax Management System (PTMS).
&*Analyze tax assessments and liabilities to identify excessive assessments, improper tax classification and assist in property tax appeals as directed in order to prevent inappropriate tax increases or to drive significant tax savings.
&*Analyze tax bills to determine proper tax year and tax site accounting. Prepare, maintain and track tax bill payment requests & assessment notices using PTMS.
&*Communicate with tax officials, lessors, customers and American Tower managers when necessary to clarify and address tax related issues.
&*Participate in the development of procedures and continuing process improvement for reviewing and processing property tax bills and lessor invoices for payment. Research various property tax issues using external sources as directed.
&*Assist Property Tax Supervisor in executing property tax related projects such as landlord reimbursement, tenant bill back and real estate research.
&*Participate in property tax audit preparation gathering data to respond to information requests from taxing jurisdictions.
&*Review and defend any issues or discrepancies such as filing appeals, compiling additional documentation, etc.
&*Maintain property tax compliance files for all units and properties in accordance with the Tax Department filing system.
&*File copies of statements, bills, valuation notices, tax returns and correspondence as appropriate.
&*Ensure that documentation in the file is captured and meets Tax Department standards and requirements.