Indirect Tax, Development Program

About the Role

DMA is looking for enthusiastic, driven individuals to join our Indirect Tax - Development Program. This is a specialized entry-level opportunity designed to build your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and prepare you for long-term success.

In this 12–18-month structured program, you'll be introduced to DMA’s Compliance Operations in either Transaction Tax or Property Tax. You’ll gain hands-on experience, receive targeted training, and be fully immersed in our company culture. Our goal is to help you discover where your strengths lie and support your growth with mentorship, professional development, cross-functional exposure, and a clear path toward a rewarding career within DMA.

Throughout the program, you'll gain insight into diverse career paths and advancement opportunities at DMA, including roles in Compliance, Consulting, Real Estate, Implementation, Business Development/Sales, and our Management Trainee/Leadership track.

Key Responsibilities – Transaction Tax Compliance

• Collect, analyze, and process data for the timely completion and filing of transaction tax returns
• Process tax returns and filings for assigned clients in DMA’s proprietary software
• Prepare check batches and electronic payment batches
• Monitor, review, and resolve jurisdictional tax notices
• Complete month-end reporting (scanning, uploading, Year to Date tracking, etc.)
• Prepare bank reconciliations for applicable clients
• Familiarize with state and local tax compliance changes
• Maintain professional relationships with clients
• Assist with projects such as amended returns, address changes, name changes, closures, etc.

Key Responsibilities – Property Tax Compliance

• Perform property tax data analysis, reconciliation, and import into PTMS, OneSource, PowerPlan, and DMA’s internal software PTCA
• Update and maintain client tax information and database
• Submit completed returns to Supervisor/Manager for review by assigned due date
• Monitor and review all jurisdictional tax notices for assigned clients by assigned due date
• Prepare tax payments on behalf of clients for jurisdictional liabilities by assigned due date
• Review missing bills and notices reports and research items not received
• Prepare funding requests to send to the client to receive funds for timely payments
• Ensure all applicable returns/renditions/tax bills and remittances are processed and mailed in a timely manner
• Respond to client and jurisdictional inquiries

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend routine meetings with the Professional Development Training Team and complete self-development projects and tasks as assigned
• Work closely with other divisions to better understand company initiatives
• Assist analysts and supervisors as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PTMS
• OneSource
• PowerPlan
• PTCA
• Microsoft Office (Intermediate skills)

Qualifications

• Current college student who will obtain a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Data Analytics or other related field
• Previous internship experience in a related field/industry strongly preferred
• Adaptability to changing situations and fast-paced environments
• Demonstrate sense of ownership and self-motivation
• Thrives in a team environment and works to achieve shared goals
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Possess leadership initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills