Personal Property Tax Associate

Job Description

Global Supplier Services manages the operation for the Procure to Pay process within the firm, incorporating Contract Management, Purchase Orders, Corporate Accounts Payable (Expense, Corporate Card, Non-PO payment requests, Fixed Assets, Supplier set- up and maintenance, Indirect Tax, approval authorities and event ticket management. This function sits within the Indirect Tax Operations team, part of Payment Operations within Global Services Solutions (GSS). The team prepares and files U.S. Sales & Use and Personal Property Tax (PPT) returns for JPMorgan Chase, remits related payments, and supports all related audits. The team also manages supplier-related foreign and domestic U.S. income tax withholding and reporting, and performs a broad range of indirect tax activities tied to Accounts Payable for international locations. 

As a Personal Property Tax (PPT) Associate, on the payment operations team, you will serve as a subject matter expert supporting the end-to-end PPT process. You will primarily be responsible in preparing personal property tax returns; reviewing and analyzing assessment notices; proactively appealing overassessments to help minimize tax expense and reduce audit risk; preparing tax bills for payment; and supporting additional assignments and projects as needed. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns for multiple legal entities across the firm.
• Review and analyze asset listings and lien-date transaction data to ensure correct asset classification.
• Adapt to evolving filing requirements, systems, and standards while maintaining accuracy and control.
• Analyze property tax assessments and file appeals for overassessments.
• Partner with tax assessors/collectors to resolve billing issues and address assessed value differences.
• Analyze and submit personal property tax bills for payment, including follow-up on unbilled assets.
• Coordinate outreach to tax collectors to obtain missing bills and facilitate timely payment.
• Research and resolve general ledger reconciliations related to property tax activity.
• Extract and analyze property tax data from legacy systems using ad hoc reporting tools to identify issues and trends.
• Develop cost-savings and efficiency strategies and support ad hoc projects as needed.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with strong analytical skills.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience, including minimum 1 year in financial analysis/accounting with an understanding of financial reporting.
• Deliver high-quality work with urgency, meeting deadlines through strong prioritization and multitasking.
• Demonstrate self-direction, motivation, attention to detail, and precise execution with minimal supervision.
• Apply strong independent problem-solving and analytical skills, adapting to evolving requirements, systems, and standards.
• Communicate exceptionally well (written and verbal), collaborate effectively, and show emotional intelligence in high-pressure environments across locations/time zones.
• Leverage intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of the Project Tracking and Management System, and familiarity with Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing, while maintaining procedures, guidelines, policies, and the highest professional standards

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience (including financial analysis/accounting exposure) with an understanding of financial reporting and controls.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with ability to self-manage work responsibilities and associated deadlines.
• Apply intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills; use knowledge of the Project Tracking and Management System and familiarity with Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing to support reporting and processing.
• Adapt quickly to evolving and increasingly complex filing requirements, systems, and standards while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) and collaborate with internal partners and external tax authorities to resolve billing issues and support audits.
• Negotiate constructively with tax assessors/collectors to resolve assessed value differences, appeals, and other inquiries.
• Operate effectively in deadline-driven environments by prioritizing, multitasking, and remaining flexible across a virtual, multi-location team.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Global Supplier Services (GSS) manages the source-to-pay cycle, engaging with suppliers, negotiating contracts, conducting risk assessments and evaluating the customer experience. Global teams support sourcing, third party oversight, procurement and payment operations, supplier relationship management and customer experience.