Property Tax Assistant

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Property Tax Assistant is responsible for processing business personal/ real property tax bills and entering assessments utilizing Property Tax Management Software (PTMS), scanning various documents, mailing out property tax renditions and checks to corresponding jurisdictions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Entering business personal/ real property tax bills in compliance with various state and local due dates
• Entering business personal/ real property assessments in compliance with appeal due dates
• Scanning of tax bills and assessments
• Timely submission of AR and AP reports to the client and GT's internal departments
• Communicating with client regarding Escrow Accounts wire requests
• Reconciliation of AP reports to Quick Books "Check Registry" reports
• Mailing tax payments
• Assist with mailing of property tax returns
• Handle the data entry of client and assignment information into the financial management system.
• Prepare various spreadsheets and reports.
• Participate in the implementation of Tax Symphony.
• Respond to partner/client inquires and special projects.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
• Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

Qualifications:
Required Skills and Experience:

• Associates degree a plus or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of client oriented experience in a professional services firm.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work within a team environment.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and email communication.
• Willing to take on additional responsibility as assigned.
• Dependable and able to work independently.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed.

Benefits:
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The people in the independent firms of Grant Thornton International Ltd provide personalized attention and the highest quality service to public and private clients in more than 100 countries. Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations. Grant Thornton International Ltd and its member firms are not a worldwide partnership, as each member firm is a separate and distinct legal entity.