What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Property Tax Valuation position at Simon Property Group?
Job Location:
Corporate Indianapolis
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The position will be responsible for assisting with the management of SPG’s real property tax, assessment appeal/litigation practice. The successful Valuation Analyst candidate will provide support to our Tax Managers (“TMs”), outside consultants, and attorneys to ensure compliance with its ad valorem filings, appeals/litigation, audits, and tax planning to manage our property assessments. Project responsibilities will be directed by the experienced members of the property tax management team. You will be part of an outstanding team dedicated to SIMON’s property tax and assessment appeals practice. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Corporate Indianapolis
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The position will be responsible for assisting with the management of SPG’s real property tax, assessment appeal/litigation practice. The successful Valuation Analyst candidate will provide support to our Tax Managers (“TMs”), outside consultants, and attorneys to ensure compliance with its ad valorem filings, appeals/litigation, audits, and tax planning to manage our property assessments. Project responsibilities will be directed by the experienced members of the property tax management team. You will be part of an outstanding team dedicated to SIMON’s property tax and assessment appeals practice. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Collecting internal and external financial, operational, and valuation related information;
- Performing assignment specific financial data collection and valuation analysis;
- Assist TMs by researching assessment and tax bill records;
- Support TMs in preparing, filing, and tracking state and local tax property tax appeals/litigation;
- Assist TMs with the coordination of outside consultants (legal & valuation) efforts;
- Provide technical support with property valuations, appeals, litigation, and administrative matters;
- Assist in with monthly property tax reporting as well as the annual budgeting.
- Real estate, business, finance, or law/paralegal degree (or equivalent) is a prerequisite to qualify for this job.
- Technical background in property valuation, finance, or similar experience is strongly preferred along with the ability to further enhance technical valuation skills along with the ability to communicate in more specific terms about financial and appraisal valuation.
- Understanding of and proficient use of SPGs internal reporting systems including Yardi, Anaplan, Occupancy Cost Database (OCDB), SSLE, JDE, TAP and COGNOS/Power BI; a familiarity with SPGs tenant billing methods preferred.
- Possess excellent written and oral, presentation skills along with sound analytical and problem-solving skills and possess a proficient understanding and use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with the Tax.com software system (formerly ONESource Property Tax Management) preferred but not required.
- Position may require some travel.
- Must possess a self-motivated, self-starting work ethic; an active interest and passion to learn and grow within the property tax department and possess the ability to work well independently and in a team environment.