Indirect Tax Accountant

Socket.dev; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual profit-sharing bonus

32 paid days off

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision

Gym reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Charity matching

Job summary

Advantax is seeking an Accountant to focus on the personal property tax compliance cycle, including data handling in Excel and filing tax returns across multiple jurisdictions. You will collaborate with the team and communicate with local authorities to ensure accurate returns and timely filings.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of accounting experience, a business-related degree, and strong analytical and organizational skills, with a hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience required.
• Business-related degree required.
• Ability to work with Excel and the property tax system.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process large datasets in Excel and the property tax system.
• Prepare and file personal property tax returns.
• Communicate with state jurisdictions to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate client records and meet filing deadlines.
• Assist data analyst team with tax bill entry.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Business-related degree

Tools

Excel

Property tax system

Job description

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.