Sentoria's Exploration & Production Oil and Gas client located in Houston, TX is hiring a Senior Property Tax Analyst to provide technical expertise and support for the compliance, planning and audits related to the property tax function.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for property tax compliance functions and supporting property tax accounting functions.
- Support and review property tax accounting functions such as posting monthly accruals, property tax payments, and journal entries.
- Experience in property tax with an emphasis in, but not limited to: AK, AL, CO, LA, NM, OH, PA, TX and WY.
- Prepare and timely file annual property tax returns to the proper assessing authorities.
- Review data gathered from accounting and operational teams to identify all reportable activity and obsolescence factors.
- Review assessment notices for accuracy and participate in value discussions with the assessing authority.
- Evaluate where appeals are necessary and, when applicable, attend appeal level hearings.
- Post noticed values in the property tax system and calculate estimated tax liability.
- Learn and maintain the property tax systems.
- Participate in the formulation of strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize use of losses.
- Provide research and/or updates on new or proposed legislation, regulations and rulings in tax and related areas and advise on how to mitigate their impacts.
- Participate in the coordination of all external and internal tax related audits.
Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including experience with upstream, midstream and oil field service industries.
- Applicant's primary occupation for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years must have involved property tax valuation and compliance responsibilities with specific emphasis in TX and LA.
- Previous experience as a Property Tax Analyst, Representative, or Consultant is required.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or college. Certifications, Licenses,
- CMI or ASA, Preferred.
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Last updated on Mar 13, 2023