Indirect Tax Analyst I

Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.

Job Description

We are seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst to support our Indirect Tax team. This position provides foundational compliance, operational, and administrative support for both sales and use tax and property tax functions. The role assists with tax filings, property tax appeals administration, data analysis, audit support, and maintenance of accurate tax records and processes across multiple jurisdictions. 

Responsibilities 

• Prepare and file simple state and local sales and use tax returns, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely submission. 

• Maintain, validate, and review transaction and property-level tax data, including assessed values, tax bills, and jurisdictional information, identifying discrepancies and supporting corrections as needed. 

• Assist with sales tax registrations, business license applications, renewals, and jurisdictional compliance requirements. 

• Support property tax compliance activities, including tracking filing requirements, incentive deadlines, and jurisdictional reporting obligations. 

• Support property tax appeals administration by gathering documentation, organizing data, coordinating communications, and maintaining appeal activity records and reporting. 

• Assist with audit activities by gathering documentation, preparing supporting schedules, responding to auditor requests, and supporting internal control requirements. 

• Monitor and coordinate communications received through shared tax mailboxes, including reviewing tax notices and routing items to appropriate stakeholders. 

• Coordinate property tax estimate requests by gathering required information, tracking request status, and communicating updates with internal stakeholders and external consultants. 

• Conduct research on sales and use tax regulations, property tax requirements, assessment methodologies, and jurisdictional compliance matters. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Accounting, Accounts Payable, Real Estate, Operations, and external consultants, to resolve indirect tax-related issues. 

• Maintain organized documentation, records, and supporting schedules for compliance, audits, appeals, reporting, and internal controls. 

• Support process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system updates related to indirect tax compliance and administration. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Real Estate, or a related field preferred. 

• 1–3 years of experience in indirect tax, sales and use tax, property tax, accounting, finance, real estate, or a related field. 

• Basic understanding of multi-state sales and use tax concepts, compliance processes, and property tax assessments and appeals. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. 

• Experience with ERP systems, tax compliance software (such as OneSource), property tax systems, or large datasets preferred. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external consultants. 

Additional Information

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.**