Senior Tax Analyst

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a globally recognized real estate firm as a Sr. State Tax Analyst and support state and local income tax compliance. This impactful role offers the chance to deepen your expertise in tax while working on complex compliance projects in a collaborative hybrid environment. You'll engage with various teams, manage tax provisions, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, all while contributing to strategic initiatives. If you're ready to influence key tax decisions and grow your career in an exciting industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible hybrid schedule

Collaborative office environment

Exposure to multinational tax operations

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of tax compliance experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly state tax provisions and analyze tax accounts.
• Review state income tax returns and manage estimated payments.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

OneSource Provision

Alteryx

Job description

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Sr. State Tax Analyst – Global Real Estate Leader | Downtown Chicago | Hybrid

Downtown Chicago, IL (Hybrid Schedule)

Join a globally recognized real estate firm managing billions of square feet across 60+ countries. They are seeking a Sr. State Tax Analyst to support state and local income tax compliance, provision work, and strategic analysis in a dynamic, high-visibility environment.

This is a great opportunity for a tax professional looking to deepen their state tax expertise while gaining exposure to complex compliance and reporting projects across a global enterprise.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in preparing quarterly state tax provisions, analyzing tax accounts, and calculating return-to-provision adjustments.
• Review state income tax returns prepared by third parties, including apportionment and state-specific tax calculations.
• Interpret state tax law changes and assess their impact on returns and financial statements.
• Manage quarterly estimated payments and review annual state extension filings.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency in compliance and reporting.
• Ensure documentation and controls meet Sarbanes-Oxley and state tax regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams—Accounting, Payroll, Legal, and IT—to align tax processes.
• Participate in special projects, including M&A state-level impact analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with audit responses and resolve state income tax notices.

What You Bring:

• 2–4 years of relevant tax compliance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with OneSource Provision software.
• Familiarity with tax tech tools like Alteryx or similar applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.

Why Join Them?

Global platform – Be part of a world-class firm with exposure to multinational tax operations.

Hybrid schedule – Flexibility with time in a collaborative downtown office setting.

Career growth – Gain experience with M&A, tax law changes, and strategic initiatives.

Impactful role – Your work will influence key tax decisions and compliance processes.

If you’re a tax professional looking to step into a high-impact role at a global organization, apply today and grow your career in an exciting and evolving industry.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business