Global Indirect Tax Senior Associate - Property Tax

Grant Thornton • Downers Grove, IL

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About The Position

As the Property Tax Senior Associate for Compliance, you’ll prepare property tax returns for your clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with the Property Tax team and research and consult on various tax matters, while utilizing tax-related software to prepare and process returns, assessments, and tax bills, because together is how we succeed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting degree preferred.
• Minimum two to six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork and analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Can travel as needed

Nice To Haves

• CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation preferred
• Experience with property tax administration software such as PTMS and OneSource preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex US property tax returns for various clients
• Review and validate assessment notices and reconcile against rendered values
• Assist and review in processing payment of property tax bills
• Correspond with clients and taxing jurisdictions to gather information necessary for work completion.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of property tax laws and regulations to provide accurate and effective advice to clients.
• Communicate effectively with teammates, clients, and taxing authorities in providing updates and answering any questions related to their property tax matters.
• Work closely with team members to promptly resolve client problems or tax issues encountered in the preparation process
• Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.
• At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level