Indirect Tax Accountant

Advantax, Inc.; Elgin, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Hybrid work

32 paid days off

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Gym reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Charity matching

Job summary

Advantax is seeking an Accountant to focus on the personal property tax compliance cycle, handling asset data, filing returns, and coordinating with jurisdictions across the country.

You will analyze large datasets in Excel, ensure accurate documentation, and support the team to meet filing deadlines while maintaining client records and compliance with state and local tax laws. Hybrid work arrangement, competitive benefits, and profit-sharing bonus are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle and process vast amounts of asset data.
• Prepare and file personal property tax returns.
• Organize documentation needed to process returns.
• Communicate with local state jurisdictions nationwide.
• Compare county appraised values with our proposed tax values.
• Assist with property tax payments.
• Analyze and process data in Excel and the property tax system.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate client records.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Data processing

Education

Business-related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary Range: $67,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

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

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.