Indirect Tax - Development Program

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Professional Services
The Role
Participates in a 12–18-month indirect tax development program focused on transaction tax or property tax compliance. Responsibilities include analyzing tax data, preparing and filing returns, processing payments, reconciling accounts, reviewing notices, maintaining client information, researching missing tax documents, and responding to client or jurisdictional inquiries. The role includes structured training, mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and professional development.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

  • 2026 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, 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

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected] or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6. 

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in college and pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field
  • Adaptability to changing situations and a fast-paced environment
  • Sense of ownership and self-motivation
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and achieve shared goals
  • Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership initiative
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous internship experience in a related field or industry
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The Company
HQ: Fort Wayne, IN
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

DMA is an employee-owned corporate tax consulting firm serving companies across North America and globally. It partners with clients’ tax teams to manage compliance, optimize tax strategy, and identify opportunities to reduce costs and liabilities. Its work includes consulting and tax technology solutions, as well as personal-property and transaction-tax matters and business-license compliance. DMA emphasizes specialized expertise and collaborative client service.

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