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We are looking for a Senior Tax Technology Associate for our Global Tax group.
The role is tentatively based in Chicago, as part of our Americas Tax team, and reports to the Tax Technology Manager.
What this job involves

• Technology design: take a lead role in designing and building a customized solution for recurring indirect tax compliance, including account reconciliation, standardized input and output processes for tax filings, and diagnostic/analytical reporting. Role will focus on sales tax and gross receipts tax, with additional responsibilities in the areas of personal property tax and business licenses.
• Technology maintenance: maintain and support the existing technology infrastructure our team relies on for the above functions. Assist the Tax Technology Manager as needed with technology tools supporting the US income tax compliance process and global tax provision process.
• Process improvement: participate in internal tax and finance wide "Finance Technology" initiatives with the Americas and Global tax teams to identify pain points in current state processes and help lead continuous improvement initiatives to create best-in-class future state processes.
• Data engineering & automation
  • Work closely with the Tax Technology Manager to implement and maintain data automation workflows which improve the efficiency of the group, using tools such as Alteryx.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines that move information between tax systems (Corptax, Alteryx, Databricks, SharePoint, custom applications), ensuring source and destination data remain in sync (source to target)
  • Design validation and reconciliation checks that catch data discrepancies before they reach end users.
  • Establish and document data lineage/processes so users can trace a number back to its source system, supporting audit and access review requirements.
  • Develop agentic AI solutions for repetitive tasks
• App development: develop and maintain bespoke data applications to better enable productivity within the tax function.

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we'd encourage you to show your ingenuity.
Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:

• 2+ years of experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm
• Strong software & technology skills, with experience implementing, maintaining and using tools such as the following:
  • Alteryx
  • Microsoft Power platform
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Github
  • Claude/GPT
  • Typescript
  • Databricks
• Strong technical, communication and collaboration skills, including comfort interacting with leaders of internal stakeholder departments.

What you can expect from us
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Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...
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This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position:
90,000.00 - 105,000.00 USD per year
This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location:
On-site -Chicago, IL
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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