Senior Tax Accountant

Wheels

Schaumburg, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Commercial Real Estate, Continuous Improvement, Data Import/Export, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation Review, External Audit, Finance, Follow Through, Identify Issues, Inside Sales, Interpret Regulations, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, People Management, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Property Tax, Public Accounting, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Rich Internet Application (RIA), Risk Management, Sales Tax, Side Effects, State Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Tax Returns, Technical Support, Use Tax

LOCATION

Schaumburg, Illinois

POSTED

Today

Job Description:

The Sr. Tax Accountant is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to bring valuable experience in State and Local Tax related matters, including preparing and filing Business Personal Property Tax Returns using PTMS, as well as utilizing Vertex for Sales and Use Tax compliance, reconciliation, and reporting, and tax payments. This role exercises independent judgment, drives process improvements, serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, and supports audits and tax planning initiatives. The position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, managing risk, and enhancing operational efficiency across the tax function.

PROPERTY TAX

Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Business Personal Property Tax returns using PTMS software, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Oversee data integrity by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving data import and system-of-record issues
Review and reconcile Notices of Value, determine appeal strategies, and prepare and file informal and formal appeals when warranted
Direct the processing and remittance of property tax payments and ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements
Serve as a subject matter expert on property tax matters, providing guidance to internal teams and responding to complex technical questions
Act as a primary liaison with taxing authorities, auditors, and external service providers
Lead property tax audit support efforts, including documentation review, issue resolution, and audit response strategy

SALES TAX

Provide tax audit support upon request
Provide advanced technical support to internal stakeholders on sales tax matters
Research and interpret sales tax law changes using RIA Checkpoint / Thomson Reuters, translating findings into practical business guidance
Assess the impact of tax law changes and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations to management
Contribute to and lead special projects, including process enhancements and system improvements
Special projects as requested

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 6-8 years of relevant work experience OR Associate's degree in Accounting with 7-9 years of relevant work experience
CPA, MBA a plus - not required
Experience with PTMS software is a plus
Experience with Vertex is required
Excellent Math skills including strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
Proficiency with 10-key is a plus
Leasing Industry experience a plus
Prior Public Accounting experience and/or Large Corporation experience (revenue over $1B) desired
Intermediate Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and Formulas
Experience using Access is a plus
Experience with on-line tax and accounting research tools, such as Thompson Reuter's products (Checkpoint, RIA etc.)

CORE VALUES

At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.

Integrity - Always act with integrity and honesty.
One Team - Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.
Innovation - Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.
Customer Success - Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:

Discipline Drives Quality - Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.
Intellectually Curious - Fuel Your Minds: Be bold, challenge assumptions, think differently, look outside the box. Strive to unlock your own thinking and create new possibilities.
Commit and Deliver - Own It: Take responsibility for your work, from start to finish, and be accountable for the results. Think and act like an owner of the business.
Relationships Matter - Share the Ride: Trust is central, both with key internal and external stakeholders. Relationships are not a side effect of work but a driver of success.

Senior Tax Accountant

Wheels

Schaumburg, Illinois

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