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Senior Tax Specialist

Senior Tax Specialist

Jump TradingChicago, IL, US
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Senior Tax Specialist

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Senior Tax Specialist to join our tax team. As a Senior Tax Specialist, you will work on a variety of US and global tax compliance, research, and planning projects. You will also have the opportunity to participate in ongoing process improvements and tax automation projects, working cross-functionally with a variety of teams at Jump.

This role is based out of our Chicago office with an expectation to work in the office a majority of each week.

What You'll Do :

  • Work with our global service providers to prepare and review income tax returns for US and non-US entities
  • Assist senior team members with researching complex and unique tax issues
  • Prepare indirect tax returns for jurisdictions throughout the US, Europe, and Asia
  • Proactively identify opportunities for process enhancements and assist with the design and implementation of proposed automation solutions
  • Participate in the preparation of ASC 740 tax provisions
  • Collaborate with the team on complex transfer pricing issues and processes
  • Assist with responses to tax authority correspondence and tax examinations
  • Additional duties as assigned or needed

Skills You'll Need :

  • At least three years of tax experience in public accounting
  • BS / BA in Accounting or a related field
  • CPA and / or MST preferred
  • Experience with tax return preparation in your area of expertise
  • Highly proficient in MS Excel
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred, but not required :

    • Indirect Tax

  • International Tax
  • ASC 740 tax provisions
  • Fixed asset data management and calculating tax depreciation adjustments
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Impeccable ethics, integrity, and discretion when working with confidential information
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team to identify and resolve issues
  • Flexible, conscientious, inquisitive, and motivated by constant change
  • Reliable and predictable availability

    • Benefits

    Discretionary bonus eligibility - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options - Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance - Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance - Paid vacation plus paid holidays - Retirement plan with employer match - Paid parental leave - Wellness Programs

    Annual Base Salary Range $100,000 - $135,000 USD

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