We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Property Tax Senior Analyst handles a portfolio of projects, performing property tax services such as valuation analyses, annual compliance, assessment negotiations, value accuracy confirmation, forecasts, process improvements, bill review, and payment approvals. They must build and maintain relationships with internal teams (Business Management, Resort Operations, Site Leadership) and external customers (County/State assessors, Tax Collectors, 3rd Party Vendors). Proficiency in MS Excel and other tools is required, with advanced skills in Excel, RPA (Power apps), and Alteryx preferred.

How You'll Shine:

• Research - Populate and maintain assigned timeshare properties’ values, deadline dates, taxes and property characteristics year over year in a timely manner.
• Valuation - Perform real property analyses for assigned timeshare properties utilizing in depth valuation models and approaches to include, among others, (1) the Sales Comparison Approach, (2) Cost Approach, (3) Income Approach and (4) the timeshare points valuation model for the purpose of determining equitable assessments
• Appeal – Occasionally negotiate with and present valuation analyses and methodologies to county assessors’, county boards of equalization and various jurisdictional courts, as necessary, for the purpose of reducing overall property tax liabilities and oversee the appeals process for assigned properties.
• Compliance - Prepare tangible personal property tax returns and conduct personal property tax budget and forecasting.
• Budgeting and Reconciliation - Prepare property tax estimates for annual budgets, reconcile and maintain monthly property tax accrual reconciliations and ensure all property taxes for assigned properties are paid on time.
• Ad hoc - Performs other job-related duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's in accounting or equivalent, CMI Designation a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong accounting background.
• Must be self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of various teams.
• Must be detail oriented, proactive and have good analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile large data sets.
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with Property Tax valuation
• Ability to remain even keeled, and professional in stressful situations; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Works effectively under pressure while meeting applicable deadlines.
• Excel proficiency - intermediate
• PeopleSoft Preferred
• Power apps (a plus)
• Alteryx (a plus)
• 3 years (minimum) tax experience; experience in hospitality/lodging industry a plus; some public accounting experience is preferred.

Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.