Property Tax Consultant (Valuation)

About the role

Ryan is looking for a Property Tax Consultant (Valuation) in Ottawa who works with a team to identify tax savings opportunities for clients and understand how clients compute each component of property tax. The consultant researches issues, reconciles databases and completes detailed calculations, then helps the team get those issues verified by the taxing authority. The role suits someone with analytical and problem-solving skills and strong people skills.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities, and attend client meetings and property inspections
• Review client property tax records and apply software knowledge to work with client data
• Research tax issues and prepare and review property reports and renditions
• Analyze assessment notices and determine potential assessment reductions; file appeals
• Determine liability for development projects and work with tax incentive issues for clients
• Create a positive team member experience and communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with colleagues, clients and taxing authorities across Canada

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business Computer Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Public Administration, Real Estate or another degree with a Master's in a business discipline
• Relevant experience preferred (internships, summer positions, school jobs) or a Bachelor's degree with one to three years of audit or tax-related experience
• Beneficial: AACI, AIMA, CRA, MIMA and RPA accreditation or diploma
• Valid driver's license required; no supervisory responsibilities

Required skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet research
• Leadership, problem-solving and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple assignments and work independently and in teams

The stated hiring range for this Ontario-based role is $48,000 to $62,700, with possible incentive compensation. Travel to visit a real estate portfolio is up to 10-20%.