Property Tax Accountant

Job Description

The Property Tax Accountant is responsible for managing the company's property tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities. This role ensures timely and accurate filings/payments, supports audits, identifies tax savings opportunities, forecasts property tax liabilities on developing projects, and partners with internal stakeholders to manage property tax exposures across a diverse portfolio of assets. This role is hybrid and based out of our Framingham, MA office.

Responsibilities

Compliance & Filings

• Prepare and file personal and real property tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely submission of renditions, declarations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain property tax calendars and compliance trackers.

Assessment Review & Appeals

• Analyze property tax assessments for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Coordinate and prepare assessment appeals, including gathering supporting data and liaising with external consultants.
• Track appeal statuses and outcomes to ensure proper financial reporting.

Provision & Reporting

• Calculate and record property tax accruals.
• Reconcile property tax accounts and support month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting of property tax liabilities on current and future business opportunities.

Audit Support

• Respond to property tax audits and inquiries from taxing authorities.
• Maintain documentation to support filed returns and positions taken.
• Coordinate with external advisors as needed.

Data Management & Analysis

• Maintain accurate fixed asset and property tax records, including asset classification and situs data.
• Analyze large datasets to identify discrepancies, overpayments, or planning opportunities.
• Support ERP, property tax visualizations,, and data integration initiatives.

Planning & Advisory

• Identify opportunities to minimize property tax liabilities, including exemptions, abatements, and incentive programs.
• Provide guidance to operations, real estate, and project teams on property tax implications of new investments or projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in property tax compliance, state and local tax (SALT), or related area (public accounting or industry).
• Strong understanding of multi-state property tax rules and assessment processes.
• Experience with fixed asset systems and property tax software (e.g., PTMS, OneSource, or similar).

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI and Excel (advanced formulas, data analysis tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with large, multi-jurisdictional asset portfolios (e.g., energy, infrastructure, real estate), preferred.
• Familiarity with property tax incentives (e.g., abatements, PILOT agreements, energy-related exemptions), preferred.
• Experience working with external consultants and managing appeals strategies, preferred.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $77,000 - $111,500 (presented n good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.

We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.