Property Tax Accountant

Property Tax Accountant Accounting Little Rock, AR Dillard's is seeking an accountant to join its corporate tax department. This role offers a combination of administrative and accounting responsibilities and will report to the property tax manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented new graduate interested in a career in corporate accounting or a seasoned administrative professional seeking a new challenge. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong communication and time-management skills who can prioritize tasks and adhere to deadlines. This is a full-time, salaried, on-site position located at the Dillard’s corporate headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the property tax manager in maintaining a complete and accurate list of all real and personal property tax bills for each Dillard’s property Obtain any missing bills by contacting the local taxing jurisdiction either online or by phone Prepare weekly check requests and ensure each bill is paid timely and accurately Analyze refund checks for accuracy and prepare deposit slips for review Manage all incoming and outgoing property tax related mail, including organizing, sorting, scanning, preparing, packaging and tracking Assist in the preparation of annual personal property tax renditions and annual business license applications for each Dillard’s location Collaborate with internal teams, store managers and regulatory contacts Assist with audits, responses to notices and other tax-related inquires Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned REQUIRED SKILLS Bachelor’s degree required; accounting or other business related major preferred Proficient with Microsoft Office applications