Tax Specialist

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow has an opportunity for a Tax Specialist located in Lake Jackson or Houston, Texas.

The Tax Specialist will oversee and manage property tax processes to legally and effectively minimize property taxes. This includes accurately and timely filing property tax returns, complying with tax laws, managing tax payments within deadlines, and maintaining historical information databases for the company and its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, reconcile, and analyze data for accuracy, situs, and taxability from various sources. Review and verify personal property, including inventory, railcars, machinery, equipment, and vehicles. Ensure accuracy and compliance with data requirements for exemptions.
• Review assessment notices and identify variances for further review. Collaborate with tax professionals to protest excessive assessments and negotiate settlements. Gather documentation to support the company's position.
• Ensure all tax bills are received, reviewed for accuracy, and entered for payment. Resolve issues with tax jurisdiction representatives and ensure timely payment to avoid penalties and interest.
• Prepare property tax estimates for establishing accruals and standards. Provide estimates to cost accountants for budgeting and respond to internal client requests regarding tax liabilities.
• Maintain and update property tax annual historical records/databases, including assessed values, taxes paid, tax rates, and tax savings.
• Reconcile property tax accrual accounts quarterly, verify entries, create correction entries, monitor account balances, and make recommendations for accrual changes.
• Manage the rebilling process for the office, including interpreting contracts, calculating bills, issuing invoices, and monitoring receipt of payments. Interface with Property Management staff, appraisal district personnel, and tax collectors to ensure accurate incorporation of real property changes and provide property tax proration data for land transactions.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree OR relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant indirect tax experience is required.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High degree of accuracy and proficiency in numerical data and statistical information.
• Working knowledge of SAP and in-depth knowledge of software applications including Excel and Access.
• Ability to interact independently with various personnel, representatives from other companies, and governmental entities to provide/obtain complex information and resolve problems. Requires good human relations and communication skills.
• The ability to analyze complex data and financial information is crucial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare reports, present findings, and interact with colleagues.
• Well-organized in managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accurate records.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.