Tax Accountant

Company:  The Scion Group
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 22/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Want to learn more about The Scion Group? Check out our website.
We're hiring immediately!
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Scion is paving a path in student living and we're seeking a talented Tax Accountant to join us in executing our vision. This position will be responsible for managing income tax and real estate tax requirements.
The Tax Accountant is a strategic individual who excels in a fast-paced, agile, corporate environment. This role demands principled thinking, well-honed organization skills, a stubborn refusal to settle, and an appreciation bold innovation.
This role will work full-time out of our office in Chicago, IL.
Your Benefits
  • FLSA Status Exempt
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Paid Maternal Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Learning reimbursement opportunities
Your Responsibilities
Operational Transactions
  • Prepare tax compliance and REIT testing workpapers
  • Assist with data collection and review for new acquisitions
  • Maintain tax log of filings and payments
  • Calculate and make payments for various tax filings to multiple jurisdictions
  • Assist with preparation and calculation of depreciation
  • Monitor and respond to tax notices
  • Maintain real estate tax data in software
  • Run necessary reports for monthly real estate meeting with executive team
The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.
What We Require
  • 0-1 year of experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • CPA or CPA-candidate preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to manage time and work effectively
  • Ability to work independently
Operational Details
  • Job location is based at Scion's Chicago corporate headquarters.
  • Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
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