Senior Tax Consultant, Property Tax

DuCharme McMillen & Associates

Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As an employee-owned company DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

2025 Great Places to Work Certified
Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation.
Generous time off plans.
Leadership team invested in the development success and happiness of our employees.
Live and work like a DMA Employee-Owner: We focus on work/life balance mental health and the overall wellness of our employees.

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Consultant provide a variety of property tax consulting services; assisting and supporting team members in conducting Real Estate assessment reviews of all commercial asset types across Western Canada for both new and existing DMA clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support for team members in the assessment review process including representing clients during appeals and hearings within western Canadian jurisdictions
Compute estimation of property values considering such factors as depreciation replacement costs value comparisons of similar properties and income potential
Prepares reports and analyses supporting DMAs assessment and valuation position ; reviews and submits periodic status reports to clients; prepares Reports of Findings and other general correspondence for clients
Uses DMA templates or valuation models for property valuation fixed asset reconciliation or classification determine clients prior methodologies identify exemptions and abatements identifying and reporting potential tax savings opportunities
Attend on-site inspection of client property (plants and operations)
Assists business development professionals in identifying scoping and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients
Research collect and populate DMAs review management system with new cases client assessment details property or fixed asset data and jurisdictional tax information
Assist in production and invoicing process
Track and monitor all relevant jurisdictional deadlines associated with return filings audits informal and formal appeals & protests mailing & payment dates for tax bills
Research and follow industry or market activity/trends in assigned geographic area
Research and follow industry or market activity/trends in assigned geographic area
Research and follow local assessment and tax issues legislation court cases etc.
Conduct much of the above in collaboration with or supervised by Consultants Tax Managers and Directors; while also managing less material matters independently

Education and Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Real Estate Finance Economics or related field
3-5 years professional experience; property tax valuation or accounting preferred
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated problem-solving
Organizational research and interpersonal skills required
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with DMA business development and sales personnel clients and Municipal assessment and tax staff
Ability to work within the Calgary AB office on a hybrid arrangement
Valid drivers license

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion gender national origin citizenship age disability veteran status genetic information or any other category covered by federal provincial or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies procedures and practices including but not limited to hiring promotion compensation training benefits work assignments discipline termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable provisional regulations DMA will provide accommodation accessible formats and communication support for the interview upon request. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process please contact our Human Resources team at or and choosing selection 6.

Required Experience:

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As an employee-owned company DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:2025 Great Places to Work CertifiedEmployee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation. Generous time o...