What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Tax Staff--Central and Southeast US position at EY?
Location: Chicago
Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As a Property Tax Staff, we’ll look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes to some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress your career.
The opportunity
Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it’s here you’ll find everything you need to grow as we do. It’s all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs.
Your key responsibilities
You’ll spend much of your time supporting client engagements by participating in day-to-day interactions with clients, providing a quality work product and driving delivery of services to meet deadlines. You’ll continuously build on your technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and legislation that impact our clients.
Skills and attributes for success
- Demonstrate an understanding of complex commercial real and personal property tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations
- Develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that exceed client expectations
- Identify and offer opportunities for tax planning and other special services
- Prepare quality, practical approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant property tax consulting experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
- Broad exposure to state and local taxation
- Excellent organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
- Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Interest in obtaining a CPA or JD
- Experience in a professional services environment
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
What we look for
We’re interested in people who are ready to become a part of a highly engaged, diverse, and dynamic team to help us continue to make a real difference to our clients. If you have a strong client focus, the ability to develop meaningful relationships and the ambition to deliver above and beyond expectations, this role is for you.
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
