Sr. Property Tax Advisor

Compiling tax data for compliance reporting including reconciling financial statements and internal/external reports to determine tax ability of assets. Preparing estimates for property tax liability accruals and reviewing tax bills for payment. Interacting with GFS and Controllers regarding adjustments made by the Corporate Property Tax group.

Respond to all questions from State and Local taxing jurisdiction related to return filing and billing requirements.

Provide support to inquiries from various internal business groups, outsourced consultants and outside compliance team. Coordinate and review work performed by outsourced consultants.

Assist with property tax audits including pre-audit documentation preparation, troubleshooting, preliminary review of auditor reports, and refund coordination of potential overpayments of tax.Key Challenges:Ability to manage multiple projects during filing period.

Ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships.Multiple taxing jurisdictions with diverse laws, regulations and exemptions, and changes in compliance reporting.Managing change in business processes and systems.Collect, review and prepare property tax data for multiple facilities within the filing period in order to file property tax returns timely.Responsibilities include: Fixed Asset review for assigned locations.Data gathering from multiple systems and locations.Compliance reporting for 40+ states and multiple local jurisdictions.Value added projects to identify tax savings opportunities.Potential audit defense in multiple local and state jurisdictions. Bachelors degree or higher.Understanding of financial statement and fixed asset concepts.General/broad understanding of property tax a plus.Proficient/advanced Microsoft Excel skills.SAP experience a plus.Knowledge of Property Tax software system (PTMS) a plus.Strong research and analytical skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent problem solving skills._x000D_