Indirect Tax Development Program

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:  

• 2025 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package 
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary  

DMA is looking for enthusiastic, driven individuals to join our Indirect Tax - Development Program—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, determined during the interview process. 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 the diverse career paths and advancement opportunities available at DMA—including, but not limited to, roles in Compliance, Consulting, Real Estate, Implementation, Business Development/Sales, and our Management Trainee/Leadership track. 

Essential Duties and 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 

Familiarizes with state and local tax compliance changes 

Maintain a professional relationship with clients 

Assist with projects such as amended returns, address change, name change, closures, etc.  

Essential Duties and 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 the 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 

Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Attend routine meetings with 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 

Education and Qualifications 

Current college student that 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 environment 

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 

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position does not qualify for employment-based sponsorship. 

Application and Interview Process 

The full interview process will be explained during the initial phone screening phase. 

The target start date for this program is either Monday, January 12th, 2026 or Monday June 8th, 2026. (Can be flexible as needed) 

This position will report to our Indianapolis, IN office as an in-person, onsite role.