Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Sr. Tax Analyst

Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of payroll experience with a focus on multi-state and local tax.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills.
  • Proficient in tax research, familiar with Bloomberg Tax and Accounting tools.
  • Experience with ADP Global View, ADP Smart Compliance, Workday, or similar systems.
  • Desirable: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Manage payroll tax activities involving federal, state, and local taxes.
  • Process payroll tax reporting and ensure timely transmission of liabilities to ADP.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for state and local tax registrations and agency communications.
  • Assist the tax manager in system updates and testing for payroll compliance.
  • Handle quarterly and year-end adjustments and reconciliations in the payroll system.
  • Ensure continuous documentation updates on payroll tax processes and procedures.
  • Lead training sessions for new hires and team members, ensuring knowledge transfer.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
Full Job Description
  • Hands-on experience managing US Tax related activities
  • Sound Knowledge of US labour laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
  • Proficiency in Payroll Tax processes with ability to resolve complex queries between Tier 2-3
  • Process and reconcile payroll tax reporting of all federal, state, and local taxes after each pay and process timely transmission of payroll tax liability to ADP.
  • Process company state and local tax registrations and serve as primary point of contact for related agency notices and correspondence, escalating complex matters to the tax manager as needed. Responsible for completing company required quarterly government reporting BLS 3020-Multiple Worksite Report.
  • Assist tax manager with the testing process for all new federal, state, and local updates in ADP Global View, ensure the payroll system has the most current rates.
  • Prepare W2cs and corresponding amendment returns with ADP Global View.
  • Respond to employee cases per established Service level agreement (SLA). Serve as primary point of contact for the W4 vendor on new form and system updates, keeping the tax manager informed of key changes.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all department documentation for payroll tax processes/procedures is continually updated.
  • Participate in quarter-end and year-end adjustments and reconciliations.
  • Fix the periodic tax errors in ADP Global View.
  • Own day-to-day SOX audit documentation and testing requirements, partnering with the tax manager on audit strategy and findings.
  • Handle special projects as needed.
  • Responsible for ensuring US tax equalization settlements are entered into payroll system for processing.
  • Process US Hypo withholding tax calculations including assisting with employee refunds or payments to the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Process taxable non-qualifying moving expenses.
  • Handle errors/escalations from process partners, HRs and provide RCA plan to Team/Process Lead
  • Take ownership of deliverables and put them into action in the absence of the Team/Process Lead, including day-to-day processing decisions and tax deposits; escalate registrations, SOX audit findings, and policy exceptions to the tax manager
  • Update and/or Review SOP's and process-maps on a regular basis based on new inputs/changes/updates and work with content owners to ensure documents are up to date
  • Own Quality Check process on the Key/Critical HR transactions processed by team as defined in the Quality framework
  • Adherence to agreed KPIs, KRAs, SLAs and customer service standards
  • Managing stakeholder calls with the US process owners/partners on a regular basis and ensures required documentation
  • Ability to challenge the status quo and implement process improvements to enhance the end user and people partner experience.
  • Manage process training/team trainings which includes new hire sessions, knowledge transfer sessions, process update sessions

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • Candidate should possess minimum 7 years of demonstrated payroll experience with an in-depth payroll tax related emphasis with multi-state and local tax experience.
  • Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills (with a passion for detail).
  • Must be a highly motivated self-starter.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under the tight time constraints and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Perform tax research - familiar with Bloomberg Tax and Accounting resource.
  • Ability to work well with others to ensure proper compliance and meet deadlines.
  • Experience with ADP Global View, ADP Smart Compliance, Workday or equivalent.
  • Knowledge on MS Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) with good command on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is desirable


This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

66,900.00 - 97,000.00 USD per year

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 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

About Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management. Its services include: tenant representation for organizations that lease office, industrial and retail spaces; consulting, which supports companies to develop workplace strategies such as occupancy planning, relocations, and energy and environmental sustainability initiatives; project and development services to manage ground-up creation, building construction, and major interior renovations; capital markets and real estate investment banking, which helps organizations buy and sell properties, and improve the financial impact of their real estate; facilities management for a variety of properties including office towers, retail and exhibition centers, and government, collegiate and industrial complexes; property management services, that provide on-site administration to help owners of office, industrial, retail and specialty properties reduce costs and enhance their property values; and valuations that provide impartial assessments of real estate worth through more than 200 corporate offices in 70 countries. Jones Lang LaSalle was formed by the merger of Jones Lang Wootton, a British firm with origins dating back to 1783, and LaSalle Partners, an American company formed from a predecessor launched in 1968. Jones Lang Wootton opened its first US office in New York in 1975. In 1997, the initial public offering was completed by LaSalle Partners for the company's common stock in the market.

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Join the dynamic team at Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL), a global leader in real estate services, where your career journey is just as important as the professional milestones you aim to achieve. At JLL, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for growth, innovation, and leadership in an industry that shapes the world around us.

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Learn more about Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Size
98,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$402.5 million
Founded
1783
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$16.5 billion
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