Tax Senior

Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking a talented Tax Senior to join us in executing our vision. This position will focus on leading income and state tax requirements.                                                 

The Tax Senior is a strategic leader who excels in a fast-paced, agile, corporate environment. This role demands principled thinking, well-honed accounting skills, a stubborn refusal to settle, and an appreciation for 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

• Review tax workpapers & draft tax returns from third-party preparers
• Review quarterly & annual REIT testing workpapers and supporting documentation
• Assist with data collection and review for acquisitions and dispositions
• Maintain tax log of filings and payments
• Coordinate receipt of tax returns with third-party preparers and ensure timely filing
• Review payment calculations for various tax filings to multiple jurisdictions
• Collaborate with other departments (Accounting, FP&A, Capital)
• Review quarterly depreciation
• Provide annual investor taxable income estimates
• Respond to investor questions
• Monitor and respond to tax notices
• Maintain real estate tax data in software
• Manage and mentor members of tax team

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

What We Require

• 3+ years of experience in accounting
• Public Accounting experience preferred
• Degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA or CPA-candidate preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with state & local taxes preferred (sales & use, property tax, income/franchise)
• Experience with Sage fixed asset software
• 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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