Tax Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level Tax role at Colliers. Minneapolis · full-time · $60,000–$70,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Track taxes on escrowed loans and make sure payments reach the right parties on time
- Review escrow balances for taxes, insurance and mortgage insurance premiums, then address shortfalls
- Help establish and pay mortgage insurance premiums when needed
- Check loan documents for correct setup and servicing, and discuss appeals or shortages with borrowers
- Organize your portfolio by urgency and risk while meeting processing deadlines
What you bring
- At least one year in an office setting is preferred, with commercial mortgage servicing experience strongly favored
- You can work with Word, Excel and Outlook at an intermediate level
- You can organize competing requests and communicate clearly with internal and external contacts
Who this fits
This role suits someone who is organized, analytical and comfortable communicating with borrowers and other stakeholders. It is full-time, Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with three in-office days in downtown Minneapolis each week and Tuesday as a core day.
From the employer
Make your next move an expert one.
At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.
Why Colliers?
Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.
SUMMARY
Colliers Debt & Structured Finance is seeking a Tax Analyst within our Commercial Mortgage Servicing team. This professional will be responsible for processing property tax payments, conducting escrow analysis, and mortgage insurance premium payments on a large portfolio. They should possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills in addition to the ability to be an effective communicator to a wide range of stakeholders. This position requires a deadline driven, organized individual responsible for ensuring timely processing of all aspects of the position while mitigating risk to Colliers Debt & Structured Finance and Investors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor property taxes for loans in which escrows are held and ensure they are paid timely and accurately
- Perform escrow analyses to ensure sufficient funds are escrowed for taxes, insurance, and Mortgage Insurance Premiums
- Assist with setup and payment of MIP as needed
- Conduct due diligence of loan documents to ensure proper loan setup and servicing of the loan
- Work directly with Borrowers regarding appeals and shortages to recommend course of action
- Plan and schedule personal workload to most efficiently meet benchmarks and manage assigned portfolio, prioritizing according to risk and urgency
- Perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, self-regulatory organization requirements and Colliers compliance and employee policies
- Other duties assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 1+ years of office experience preferred
- Commercial mortgage servicing experience strongly preferred
- Intermediate understanding of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Great organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to correspond with both internal and external stakeholders
JOB EXPECTATIONS
This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The work schedule for this role is hybrid with 3 days in-office at our location in downtown Minneapolis with a core day being Tuesday and the rest can be worked remotely. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families including medical and dental plan; 401k plan including company matching; firm funded life and disability insurance.
COMPENSATION
Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information:
Area/Location Specific: Minneapolis, MN
Approximate Compensation Range for this Role: $60,000 - $70,000 annually
Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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