The Amherst Group of companies comprise of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed.  Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors.  Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management.

Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S.  The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team.  In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending.  Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.

Property Tax Analyst & Compliance Support

Job Summary

The Property Tax & Compliance Coordinator is primarily responsible for supporting property tax operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. In addition to core tax responsibilities, this role provides project-based operational support through data-driven tasks, reporting, and process assistance aligned with business priorities.

The position is designed to flex into analytical and operational projects as needed, while maintaining a primary focus on property tax functions.

Property Tax (Core Focus)

• Review and analyze real property tax assessments and tax bills for accuracy
• Track assessment notices, tax bills, and payment deadlines across jurisdictions
• Maintain accurate property tax databases, records, and internal tracking systems
• Assist with preparation and submission of property tax appeals and supporting documentation
• Monitor year-over-year changes in assessed values and tax liabilities
• Research property tax laws, exemptions, and assessment practices by jurisdiction
• Coordinate with assessors’ offices, tax collectors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and compliance reporting related to property taxes

Operational & Compliance Support

• Assist with operational projects that require structured data review, analysis, and documentation
• Support compliance-related initiatives through tracking, reporting, and follow-up on defined tasks
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks to support internal reporting needs
• Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying trends, inefficiencies, or data gaps
• Provide analytical support during peak periods or special initiatives as business priorities require
• Maintain organized records and documentation to support cross-functional operational workflows

Note: Primary responsibilities related to property tax take precedence over project-based support.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data tracking, analysis, reporting)
• Ability to manage deadline-driven work with accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to shift between structured tasks and project-based work
• Experience with Salesforce or similar systems preferred

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required
• Preferred: Currently pursuing or having completed coursework in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Preferred: Experience working with data, reporting, or operational analysis
• Preferred: Data-related certifications or training (e.g., Excel, data analytics, reporting tools)

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to cover all duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. No travel is anticipated.