SALT-Property Tax Senior Associate-Consulting
Grant Thornton
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Oct 18, 2024
Job Description
As the Property Tax Senior Associate, 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, because together is how we succeed.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Respond to inquiries from the State and other tax authorities
- Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff to gather information and perform tax services
- 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
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Minimum two to six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting
- CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation preferred
- 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
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About Us
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About the Team
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
Here’s what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
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Job Info
- Job Identification 111437
- Job Category Specialty Tax - Multi-state
- Posting Date 10/17/2024, 03:42 PM
- Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations Chicago, IL, United States Downers Grove, IL, United States