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Indirect Tax Accountant

Elgin, ILHybridFull Time$67,000–$95,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • business-related degree
  • Excel
  • property tax system
  • tax laws
  • state and local regulations

Nice to have

  • independent work
  • listening skills
  • communication skills
  • accuracy
  • prioritization

Role summary

Advantax, a leader in Business Personal Property Tax compliance and consulting, seeks an Indirect Tax Accountant. This role focuses on the personal property tax compliance cycle, involving processing asset data, preparing and filing tax returns, organizing documentation, and communicating with state jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant accounting experience, a business-related degree, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Excel. Responsibilities include analyzing data, resolving discrepancies, researching tax laws, and maintaining client records. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

About Advantax

Looking for a new role where you can achieve your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance?

Advantax is a national leader in Business Personal Property Tax compliance and consulting, serving a wide range of multi-location, asset-intensive companies, including those in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and hospitality.

As an Accountant at Advantax, your work will focus on the personal property tax compliance cycle. This involves:

  • Handling and processing of vast amounts of asset data
  • Preparing and filing personal property tax returns
  • Organizing documentation needed to process returns
  • Communicating with local state jurisdictions throughout the country.
  • Comparing county assigned appraised values vs our proposed tax values for consulting opportunities
  • You will be responsible for filing property tax returns and assisting with property tax payments.

Requirements: 

Education and Experience

  • 2+ years of relevant accounting experience required
  • Applicants must have a business-related degree

Successful candidates should:

  • Be able to work as a team as well as independently
  • Possess strong listening and communication skills
  • Be able to perform tasks with accuracy, attention to detail, and organization
  • Be able to prioritize and manage time efficiently
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Successful candidates will:

  • Extensively analyze and process substantial amounts of data in Excel and the property tax system
  • Communicate with jurisdictions around the country to resolve discrepancies
  • Assist the team in completing filing deadlines
  • Research and interpret tax laws to ensure all returns comply with state and local regulations
  • Assist the data analyst team in finding and entering tax bills.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records

Benefits:

Annual profit-sharing bonus; hybrid work; 32 paid days off annually (including company-wide summer/winter holiday weeks); 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision/disability/life insurance; gym reimbursement; paid parental leave; charity matching.

Advantax provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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