Property Tax Specialist I at GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa

Job Description:

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.

 

We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Tax team!
 

The Property Tax Specialist I is responsible for ensuring compliance with all aspects of the property tax cycle.
 

As a Property Tax Specialist, you will:

• Administer each step of the property tax cycle timely and accurately through the following:
  • Prepare basic property tax return filings for all assigned jurisdictions
  • Compare assessed value notices to rendered values and protest values with jurisdiction where applicable; enter agreed values in property tax software
  • Process tax bill payment to jurisdictions and upload of data to invoice the lessee

• Produce and reconcile asset reports produced from the leasing system at each rendition date for import into property tax software with assistance
• Grasp the use of appropriate general ledger tax accounts to complete and input accurate property tax journal entries for review
• Answer basic property tax questions from internal team members and/or external customers with limited assistance
• Monitor team Salesforce queue consistently and timely respond to internal property tax questions for assigned states
• Communicate directly and professionally with taxing jurisdictions regarding basic property tax matters
• Update and maintain power queries for team reports. Assist with creation of basic power queries as needed
• Proactively participate in strategic projects as assigned
• Provide outstanding GreatAmerica Experience for external as well as internal customers

 

To be successful in this role you will need:
 

Education

• Two or Four-year accounting or finance degree required; equivalent accounting/financial record keeping related experience will be considered

Experience

• Prior leasing, property tax, or related experience helpful but not required

Computer Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office products, primarily Word and Excel
• General experience with property tax software preferred but not required

 

 

Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off

Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits

• Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• Gym Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

Education and Career Planning Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Networking Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities

Perks

• Paid Parking
• Service Awards
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Business casual environment
• A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!

 

If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role by clicking apply now. 

 

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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