Tax Accountant, Property Tax

Position Title: Tax Accountant, Property Tax (P1-P2)*

• Level will be determined commensurate with experience.

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$70B.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

This position focuses on administration of property tax and local business licenses. This includes analyzing and processing property tax bills, business license renewals, property tax compliance, business activity reporting, and administration of compliance with landlord and tenant contractual provisions related to property tax rights and obligations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, reviewing and analyzing property tax and business license filings.
• Assist with financial accounting requirements related to property tax and business licenses.
• Assist with computation of accruals, forecasts and budgets related to property tax.
• Provide support to Property Tax in its day-to-day operations in accordance with established controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of property tax bills, landlord reimbursement requests, and tenant pass-through billing.
• Assist with informational requests, appeals and audits.
• Research and interpret various legal documents such as leases, deeds, and easements to determine Crown’s property tax obligations.
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners to research and resolve property tax and business license matters.
• Manage ambiguity by sharing anomalies and inconsistencies with leadership and assist with resolution.
• Adhere to finance and accounting control policies and procedures in compliance with the Company’s policies, US GAAP and SOX controls.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• One (1) years of experience in Tax or Accounting, preferably in property tax.
• Prior experience with telecommunications, construction, or real estate preferred.

Expectations

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (including Excel)
• Ability to work well on a team and collaborate cross functionally.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify and communicate items needing resolution
• Ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Reports to: Manager Property Tax

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)