Property Tax Accountant/Principal Tax Accountant

About This Role

The Property Tax Accountant/Principal Tax Accountant plays a crucial role in managing property tax compliance and reporting within the Corporate Tax Department at Northrop Grumman. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys collaborating with property management and has a strong background in property tax processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive compliance calendars for all property taxes, business licenses, and payment schedules
• Collaborate with property management to ensure asset reports accurately reflect proper locations and the timely removal of disposed assets
• Perform PTMS data imports and review asset classifications
• Prepare, review, and file timely annual real estate and business personal property tax returns
• Maintain the personal property tax database to ensure efficient retrieval of audit data
• Lead personal property tax audits
• Review real estate and personal property assessment notices to identify discrepancies, develop fair market value opinions, and file administrative appeals or refund claims
• Manage property tax appeals and coordinate related third-party consulting agreements
• Verify tax bills against renditions, prepare check requests for payments, and assist with general ledger account reconciliations
• Research property tax issues, including, but not limited to, industry and legislative research
• Manage the weekly intake, data entry, and processing of indirect tax documents while ensuring all outbound filings and payments are mailed accurately ahead of deadlines
• Oversee the research, preparation, and timely filing of municipal and state business licenses and renewals
• Monitor changing local regulations to ensure all operating locations maintain active, compliant licensing
• Support Incentive & Credits Council as needed
• Partner with Internal Accounting groups as needed
• Assist Indirect Tax Team as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field plus 2 years property tax experience for Level 2
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field plus 6 years property tax experience for Level 3
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with property tax reporting software systems such as PTMS

Nice to have:

• SAP knowledge
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience
• Big 4 & industry tax experience
• Experience utilizing generative AI tools to improve workflow efficiency and project outcomes
• A high level of confidence, attention to detail, integrity, self-motivation, and hands-on problem-solving skills