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Global Indirect Tax Senior Associate - Property Tax

Grant Thornton LLP

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • $101,200–$129,300 Per Year

Highlights

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDowners Grove, IL
IndustryAccounting and Auditing Services
Salary$101,200–$129,300 Per Year
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1924

Description

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.

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:

  • 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

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required; Accounting degree preferred.

  • 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

  • Experience with property tax administration software such as PTMS and OneSource 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

The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,300. 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.

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At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About Company

At Grant Thornton, our people are talented, intellectually curious and driven to make a difference. People who come to work here are empowered to contribute from their very first client engagement. They develop their skills working alongside our partners and through our formal leadership and technical training programs. In short, it is our ambition to build better business professionals faster than our competitors. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you, Grant Thornton is the place for you. Visit www.GrantThornton.jobs today.

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