Tax Associate I

The Tax Associate I is responsible for interacting with real estate taxing authorities, vendors, and other internal and external customers.

Essential Job Functions (Duties/Responsibilities)

The Tax Associate I will have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Provide additional support in monitoring tax reporting, tax shortages and borrower reach out for escrowed tax items

• Follow up with tax service with outstanding tax bills

• Monitor contract status of new loans

• Importing/exporting of tax import files

• Monitor payment processing concerns, paid in full loans and payoff alerts for upcoming payment areas

• Process paid in full loans

• Verify payment of taxes collected/paid at closing

• Tax bill inquires to customers

• New loan setups

• Review tax contract setups

• Help oversee and complete all audits/reviews

• Assist with maintenance of daily tax reports

• Provide support to resolve tax related borrower inquiries

• Review, route, and process all task, mail, email, or phone inquires received

• Advise borrower of change of assessment notices received

• Identify and communicate tax related issues and trends

• Request tax information from internal and external customers and vendors

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent work experience preferred.

Experience: 1+ of experience in finance, accounting, or related field; previous experience in mortgage servicing, real estate tax or escrow are a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic Microsoft Office skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

Travel: None

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus. The starting base salary range for this position is $45,000 to $50,000. The specific compensation that will be offered is based on an understanding of the hired candidates' qualifications at the time of hire. Employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on employee work performance reviewed during the course of the year. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment for our associates, customers and business partners. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, ethnicity, pregnancy or any other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.