What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Tax Consultant- Real Estate position at KEA?
We have an immediate opening for a Property Tax Consultant specializing in the valuation and appeal of commercial real estate assets. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where deep market knowledge meets sharp analytical thinking.
We are a team-first culture — we lean on each other’s strengths, share knowledge freely, and grow together. If you thrive on solving complex valuation challenges across diverse property types and want to do meaningful work alongside talented people, we’d love to meet you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As a core member of our Commercial Real Estate Services team, you will manage the full property tax cycle for a portfolio of income-producing and owner-occupied commercial properties. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Valuing complex commercial real estate assets — including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and mixed-use properties — using income, cost, and sales comparison approaches
- Negotiating assessments with appraisal districts and assessment offices to achieve optimal outcomes for clients
- Conducting financial analysis and modeling to support valuation positions, including income capitalization, discounted cash flow, and comparable sales analysis
- Preparing and presenting well-reasoned written arguments, appeals, and hearing testimony
- Analyzing rent rolls, operating statements, and lease abstracts to develop income approach valuations
- Collaborating cross-functionally with senior consultants and client teams to develop appeal strategy
- Managing filing deadlines, hearing schedules, and deliverables across a dynamic client portfolio with precision and urgency
- Maintaining current knowledge of local real estate market trends, assessment practices, and applicable statutes
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field required
- 3 years of property tax appraisal, consulting, or commercial real estate valuation experience required
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated financial analysis experience, ideally in a consulting or appraisal environment
- Working knowledge of core commercial real estate finance concepts — NOI, cap rates, DCF, lease structures, and market comparables
- Familiarity with IAAO standards and state-specific assessment appeal procedures a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with argus or property tax software a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you can explain complex valuation positions clearly to any audience
- High attention to detail with a deadline-driven mindset
- Genuine curiosity and a willingness to keep learning as markets and methods evolve
- Ability to travel as needed
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- 401(k) with automatic 4% company contribution
- Competitive compensation
- 9/80 flex schedule opportunities