Company Background:
Ownwell helps property owners reduce the costs of owning real estate. Our proprietary software automatically identifies property owners that are overpaying on real estate expenses. We then manage the end-to-end process of reducing bills through tax appeals, exemptions, and corrections.Over $40 billion is overpaid in property taxes every year, and inaccurate tax assessments disproportionately affect people of color, immigrants, as well as low-income communities.We’re dedicated to making the costs of property ownership more transparent and equitable.
We believe that regardless of status or level of real estate expertise, everyone should have access to the information, tools, and resources to manage their real estate with confidence.Ownwell is well-funded and venture-backed by some of the best investors in the world. Our customer base has grown by more than 1000% year-over-year with exceptional feedback demonstrating clear product market fit. We are looking for driven and passionate team members who thrive in a collaborative, positive culture where we all win together. If this sounds like the place for you, come help us change the way everyday homeowners manage their real estate across the country.
Our Culture
People are our superpower! Centered in everything we do is a true sense of team. We listen and we learn from each other. We are on this rocketship together and embrace a fast-paced, truly collaborative environment. We are here to win as a team and as a company.We’ve brought together General Appraisers, Certified Public Accountants, Property Tax Consultants, Data scientists, PhDs, best-in-class customer support representatives, and more to deliver top results for our customers.Our core values are our guiding principles in everything we do
The Role:
As a part of helping property owners reduce their property taxes, we regularly work with government entities across the country. Each entity has its own rules, government forms, and tax appeal filing deadlines which require us to have top-notch communication and execution. In this role, you'll be the backbone of our Operations team. You'll be responsible for helping the broader team stay on track by keeping us organized, ensuring documents are promptly filed and recorded, and helping us establish new processes to improve efficiency. An ideal candidate will be the most organized person you've ever met, with great attention to detail, a quick learner, and highly motivated to take on more.
This opportunity provides entry and endless growth opportunities at a hyper-growth startup!
Responsibilities:
- Verify customer information and details of real estate properties
- Execute data entry from government websites (tax rates, property addresses, owner information, etc.)
- File appropriate documents with tax assessment offices on tight schedules and coordinate with government counterparts
- Learn to become proficient in both real estate and the property tax system
- Exhibit effective time management while proactively working with the Operations team to file on-time property tax appeals
- Develop and share best practices with team members to continually improve the quality, efficiency, and value of operations
Requirements:
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Quick learner, self-motivated, and a team player
- Ability and desire to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets experience
- Experience in an administrative, coordination, or customer support role
Ownwell offerings
- Entrepreneurial culture. Own your career; we are here to support you in the journey.
- Access to First Round Network to build your community outside of Ownwell.
- Flexible PTO. We believe in giving you the flexibility to own your time off. In addition to flexible time off, you will get 11 company holidays. We offer the last week of the year to recharge and reset.
- Competitive health benefits. We care for you and your family’s health, as reflected in our benefits coverage.
- Learning support through a $1,000 stipend per year to enable investing in your individual learning needs.
- Supporting parental journey. We offer up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental and bonding leave to support your journey as a new parent.
- As applicable complimentary real estate and tax consulting licensing and renewal
Ownwell’s vision is to democratize access to real estate expertise. When we say we want to provide access, we mean providing access to everyone. To do that well, we need a team that’s broadly representative. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Ownwell is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status.
