Tax Services Staff/Assistant - Indirect Tax - Property Tax
Houston (Harris)
Job description
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
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.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 15 days of vacation plus thirteen observed holidays and three paid personal days, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
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Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
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Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
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The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world.
Apply now.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.