Tax Specialist

Rialto Capital•Tampa, FL

About The Position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify collateral associated with assigned loans. Ensure all parcels are accurately identified in the system. Interface with various Taxing Authority entities (County, City, Mud Districts etc.) to obtain the status of taxes on collateral. Save applicable tax documents to the system of record. Maintain system notes, follow up dates and required reporting information. Obtain tax receipts and ensure taxing authorities appropriately applied all tax payments. Order and review Title and Owner and Encumbrance documents. Identify issues related to lien position, tax status, property owner, etc. Compile reports summarizing findings and notify respective parties (Asset Manager, etc.). Maintain system notes, follow up dates and required reporting information. Work with Quantum and Rialto staff to answer tax related inquiries. Work with multiple Master Servicers with tax requests, approvals, and research. Assist with various projects as assigned (Pre-acquisition, loan sale, etc.). SPECIFICATIONS: High School diploma from a US accredited institution required. Associate degree is preferred. Business management or real estate concentration a plus. 2 years prior Tax experience preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good written and oral communication skills. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all organizational levels. Must be team-oriented and work well in a collaborative environment. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are strongly desired. Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be proficient with Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Must also be proficient with Excel using formulas and pivot tables. While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop. The Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet deadlines. This description outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Rialto Capital is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age (40+), disability, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities please visit: e-verify.gov. Rialto Capital is an integrated investment management and asset management platform, with a dedicated special servicer. Our mission is to be a world-class, industry leading organization that creates long term value for our investors and sustains results across market cycles. Our team of over 260 associates throughout the United States and Europe is guided by our commitment to a culture of social responsibility, inclusion & diversity, and responsible investing. Rialto Capital has made a commitment to create a high-performance culture driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and an absolute commitment to integrity, respect, inclusion and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. We have focused our vision on becoming a real estate investment, asset management, servicing and finance company most admired for its people, capabilities and performance. We are always looking for Talent within our Investment Management team. Please click on the Get Started button below to upload your resume and tell us a bit about yourself.

Requirements

High School diploma from a US accredited institution required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all organizational levels.
Must be team-oriented and work well in a collaborative environment.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are strongly desired.
Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be proficient with Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Must also be proficient with Excel using formulas and pivot tables.
While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop.
The Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree is preferred.
Business management or real estate concentration a plus.
2 years prior Tax experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify collateral associated with assigned loans.
Ensure all parcels are accurately identified in the system.
Interface with various Taxing Authority entities (County, City, Mud Districts etc.) to obtain the status of taxes on collateral.
Save applicable tax documents to the system of record.
Maintain system notes, follow up dates and required reporting information.
Obtain tax receipts and ensure taxing authorities appropriately applied all tax payments.
Order and review Title and Owner and Encumbrance documents.
Identify issues related to lien position, tax status, property owner, etc.
Compile reports summarizing findings and notify respective parties (Asset Manager, etc.).
Maintain system notes, follow up dates and required reporting information.
Work with Quantum and Rialto staff to answer tax related inquiries.
Work with multiple Master Servicers with tax requests, approvals, and research.
Assist with various projects as assigned (Pre-acquisition, loan sale, etc.).