Property Tax Analyst (Project Management)

The purposes of this position are to account for and pay real estate taxes (“RE Taxes”) for all Publix locations (leased and company-controlled).  The role involves the review and application of lease language specific to taxes, implementing processes to reduce the annual real estate tax and directly communicating with other Publix departments, landlords (“LLs”) and outside consultants. Associate also researches and provides due diligence information when purchasing locations. The impact this position has on Publix is reducing expenses by making sure all payments are made within the 1st discount date and paid timely to avoid penalties and interest, reducing expenses by verifying lease language for leased locations with increases in assessed values, and providing the Real Estate Acquisition Team with accurate proration calculations for real estate taxes.

Responsibilities include:

• Validation and payment of RE Taxes for Publix stores and support locations
• Due diligence for acquisition of shopping centers as it pertains to real estate and personal property taxes for the Real Estate Department.
•  Auditing the real estate tax expense.
•  Various other tax projects
•  Printing annual Assessment Notices for each location and updating assessment spreadsheets and/or real estate tax database

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 2 years relevant business experience or equivalent 

OR

• Associate's degree in Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 4 years business experience or equivalent 

OR

• High School Diploma with at least 6 years business experience or equivalent 

• Knowledge of Accounting Principles                
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Research skills with attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to use good judgment, tact and patience
• Time management skills
• Basic skills in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)          
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or another analytical discipline or equivalent 
• Knowledge of SAP Real Estate Module
• Knowledge of Publix Leases and Site plans
• Knowledge of Publix department structures specifically related to Real Estate and Expense Payables
• Knowledge of Real Estate Taxing Authority websites         
• Ability to read and interpret lease language as it relates to RE Taxes
• Basic skills in Microsoft (Word, Access, Outlook)
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Internet based research tools

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


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