Senior Property Tax Associate

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QTS Data Centers is seeking a Senior Property Tax Associate to work from our Overland Park, KS office location. Quality Technology Services (QTS) QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint with over two gigawatts of critical power capacity under customer contract in North America and Europe. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS delivers secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities.

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The Senior Property Tax Associate will be a contributing member of a tax department that is organized to provide research, expertise, recommendations, and resolutions in complex areas such as compliance, consulting, and planning.  The position will report directly to a Tax Manager and have an opportunity to engage in a growing, collaborative, and encouraging work environment; as well as demonstrate personal strengths as a tax professional.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare and review, as needed, state and local property tax filings; business licenses; tax bills; real estate notices and extensions

• Prepare and review quarterly budget reforecasts and monthly accruals for property taxes for each location

• Year-end tax planning and reporting, including inventory and personal property planning

• Conduct tax research, assess regulatory compliance, and manage projects as they are assigned

• Ability to meet monthly, quarterly and annual goals, targets, and deadlines

• Demonstrate attention to detail and a capacity to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Deliver effective communication with third-parties on the Company’s behalf and other departments within QTS

• Assist with general administrative functions of the Tax Department

• Knowledge and understanding of state and local reporting requirements

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Three or more years of relevant tax work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA Certification

• Masters Degree in Taxation or Finance

• CMI Designation

• Three or more years public accounting experience with Big 4 or large regional accounting firm

• Experience in preparing property tax returns and bill payments

• Proficient in and/or working knowledge of Excel, Alteryx, Smartsheet, itamlink (or similar), PTMS and tax research platforms (or other similar tax solutions)

• Strong knowledge of the property tax process throughout various states and jurisdictions

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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