Jump is looking for a highly motivated and driven Tax Specialist to join its tax team. As a 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

Skills You’ll Need:

• 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

Education & Experience:

• At least two 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