Property Tax Consultant (Seasonal)

Description

Summary of Job Description: provide seasonal assistance to O’Connor & Associates’ clients in order to help homeowners lower their property taxes through the appeals process at various Appraisal Districts.

FLSA Status: Salary, nonexempt (eligible for overtime)

Job Responsibilities:

• Review homeowner and tax roll documentation and local area research
• Research each client’s account with specialized programs
• Communicate with assigned Appraisal District personnel regarding hearing process/methodology
• Communicate with clients and customer service staff on all hearing matters
• Participate in ARB hearings in person, via telephone conference or by affidavit submission
• Negotiate lowering the property’s assessed value
• Conduct formal and informal hearings at Appraisal District
• Travel to surrounding counties to participate in hearings
• Manage portfolio for client values $750K-$1Ml
• Prepare and present files to be heard in arbitration hearings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active broker, sales or appraiser license; CPA or attorney (in TX) preferred, but not required.
• 2+ years of recent Real Estate activity preferred
• Basic knowledge of how real estate is valued/commercial a plus
• Will consider unlicensed professionals in other areas of profession
• Bachelor’s Degree or some college preferred
• Powerful and effective communication, persuasion and negotiation skills
• Ability to do multiple tasks simultaneously and continually meet objectives
• Strong work ethic demonstrated through attendance and work performance
• Must be available to work core business hours plus evenings, weekends and holidays during the peak season
• Ability to travel to surrounding counties
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in fast paced environment

** Company willing to pay training fees for qualified individuals

• We provide you with a portfolio of clients and access to computers and research material. As needed, the company will pay for any continuing education courses required to obtain a Property Tax Consultant license.
• We provide a competitive salary, plus commission based on the percent of reductions made.

Job locations in Houston (Loop 610 near 290)