Property Tax Senior Tax Specialist
Property Tax Senior Tax Specialist
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An exciting career awaits you
At MPC were committed to being a great place to work one that welcomes new ideas encourages diverse perspectives develops our people and fosters a collaborative team environment.
Position Overview:
The Property Tax Senior Tax Specialist is recognized as an expert in job discipline and technical tax acumen both within the company and beyond demonstrating strategic vision and ability to leverage relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. The work is dynamic fast-paced and requires multi-tasking with a continuous improvement mindset. Significant problem-solving and analytical skills are required. The Property Tax Senior Tax Specialist must be a self-starter a proven leader and demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills to effectively engage with all key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Timely preparation and completion of state and local property tax filings for multiple entities and states pertaining to oil and gas operating properties including but not limited to refineries industrial plants pipelines commercial properties and office buildings. This involves working with other departments within the company to gather the required information compile supporting documentation and use of tax software in the preparation of the tax filings.
Determine appropriate property tax valuation standards recommend and assist in implementing property tax policies and procedures that ensure the most beneficial treatment for the Company and its affiliates.
Develop and implement value-add tax planning strategies; research and identify proactive opportunities for tax savings utilizing abatements exemptions and regulatory and legislative analysis.
Negotiate tax settlements at all stages of the valuation and/or appeal process.
Lead and mentor other property tax professionals by developing and modeling advanced appraisal concepts and principles for Company assets and cultivate a culture of knowledge-sharing within the team.
Provide property tax valuation expertise advice and tax estimates for management pertaining to existing assets and operations tax planning for proposed projects and investments and major transactions.
Review and interpret existing and proposed property tax laws regulations policies and judicial interpretations to minimize the Company and its affiliates property tax liability and risk mitigation and advise key stakeholders accordingly. Collaborate with internal staff and industry tax organizations in analyzing and developing action plans to address adverse state and local property tax regulations.
Initiate appeals and legal challenges on valuations and regulatory issues as directed by Tax management.
Coordinate the Company and its affiliates property tax audits defend personal property tax returns before taxing jurisdictions provide expert witness testimony secure third-party witnesses and legal counsel and prepare and provide recommendations concerning audit and litigation settlements.
Represent the Company and its affiliates before state tax commissions departments of revenue and local boards of review as well as at national state or local tax conferences and industry meetings to protect the Company and its affiliates interest.
Advises and assists operating personnel in making tax-efficient investment decisions through analysis of available options.
Network with internal business partners to address questions and resolve issues regarding the reporting of any potential tax liability and changes in the business operations.
Assist Tax management with special projects including time sensitive and confidential projects.
Required Qualifications:
Five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive experience or equivalent skillset level with greater than ten (10) years of experience
Bachelors degree in business finance or related field
Strong subject matter expertise of tax rules and regulations.
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate tax issues to non-tax team members.
Strong ability to collaborate well across all
functions.
Ability to lead projects from beginning to end with minimal oversight.
Travel is required and can be frequent (approximately 25%)
Preferred Qualifications:
Manufacturing pipeline or refining industry preferred
Working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems data warehouse/business tools and be a highly competent computer/systems user
Hold certified professional designations such as: CMI from Institute of Professionals in Taxation ASA or other property tax designations
As an energy industry leader our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Houston TexasAdditional locations:
Findlay Ohio San Antonio TXJob Requisition ID:
Location Address:
500 Dallas St Ste 2900Education:
Bachelors (Required)Employee Group:
Full timeEmployee Subgroup:
RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race color religion creed sex gender (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression reproductive health decision-making age mental or physical disability medical condition or AIDS/HIV status ancestry national origin genetic information military veteran status marital status citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP please contact our Human Resources Department at . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes but is not limited to access to health vision and dental insurance paid time off 401k matching program paid parental leave and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment including those with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
