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Indirect Tax Specialist – JLL
Location: Chicago
What this job involves:
Join JLL’s Tax department as an Indirect Tax Specialist and play a vital role in advancing our tax compliance operations through the strategic integration of technology and process optimization. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of tax compliance and innovation, collaborating directly with our Tax Technology team to build customized solutions that enhance efficiency and scale with our global growth. You’ll manage critical indirect tax functions across multiple jurisdictions while actively contributing to process improvements that leverage cutting-edge technology, including AI-powered tools. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented tax professional who is eager to expand their technical skillset and make a measurable impact on how JLL approaches indirect tax compliance in an evolving business landscape.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Lead monthly sales tax processing activities, including reviewing US repair and maintenance services subject to sales tax, filing various sales tax returns, and serving as a resource for business colleagues on sales tax inquiries using industry research databases.
- Collaborate with the Tax Technology team to design, build, and implement customized solutions for recurring indirect tax compliance, including account reconciliation, standardized input/output processes for tax filings, and diagnostic and analytical reporting.
- Prepare and submit periodic gross receipts tax filings throughout the year, including the allocation of charges among business lines and client accounts to ensure accurate compliance.
- Manage personal property tax compliance during peak season (February-March) by preparing and submitting valuation information, verifying assessment accuracy, processing check requests, and completing required forms.
- Complete business license renewal applications for existing and new office locations throughout the year, coordinating form completion, payment processing, and signature procurement.
- Oversee unclaimed property compliance during the August-October filing season, dedicating substantial time to preparing filings for states where Jones Lang LaSalle has remittance obligations.
- Respond promptly to inquiries and requests from taxing authorities regarding compliance matters, and complete monthly reconciliations of various tax-related balance sheet accounts.
- Partner with the Senior Indirect Tax Manager and Tax Technology team to identify, design, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, leverage available technology tools (including AI), and position the function to scale with company growth.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm, with at least 1-2 years of hands-on experience working with sales & use tax or other indirect taxes.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
- Strong tax technical skills, including demonstrated ability to use various tax research tools (e.g., Thompson Reuters Checkpoint, Avalara Tax Research) to address complex indirect tax issues.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with tax technology platforms such as Avalara, Microsoft Power Platform, or Alteryx.
- Strong analytical capabilities with proven ability to review existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend appropriate changes or improvements to increase team effectiveness.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong orientation to numerical information and general familiarity with accounting principles and balance sheet reconciliation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical tax concepts to non-tax audiences, including business partners and colleagues across the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in accountancy or professional accounting credential (CPA, EA) in progress or completed.
- Prior experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) or workflow automation tools.
- Familiarity with Alteryx or similar data preparation and analytics platforms.
- Previous exposure to unclaimed property compliance or personal property tax processes.
- Experience working in a real estate, professional services, or property management environment.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies in tax, including AI-powered compliance tools and machine learning applications in tax operations.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully leading or contributing to process improvement initiatives or technology implementation projects.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position:
100,000.00 – 130,000.00 USD per year
This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location:
On-site –Chicago, IL
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
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401(k) plan with matching company contributions
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
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Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
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Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
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Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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