Associate Research Analyst, Property Tax

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 on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)

• Company paid parental leave

• Generous time off package 

• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment

• Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

The Associate Research Analyst supports the Property Tax and Research functions by conducting foundational tax research, managing administrative tasks, and assisting with compliance-related projects. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals beginning their career in tax research and analysis, offering exposure to business personal and real estate property taxes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and analyze compliance matters relating to Property Tax such as tax due dates, depreciation schedules, jurisdictional addresses, electronic filing and payments, and form changes

• Communicate with state and local jurisdictions regarding issues/irregularities

• Conduct basic research on client questions and concisely summarize findings

• Accurately and proactively maintain the Tax Resource Database for address information, assessment ratios, depreciation tables, due dates, and other data

• Resolve tickets created through Property Tax Research (PTR) JIRA Project

• Facilitate collaboration between Research, Training, Compliance, and Consulting teams

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research on department questions and summarize findings

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field required or equivalent work experience

• 0–1 years of experience in tax research, compliance, or related fields.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Familiar with reading and understanding legal documentation

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Moderate critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail is required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week

• Travel: Less than 10%

• Physical Activity:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use

  • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds

  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

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 applicable federal, state, 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.
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