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Tax Manager

Jet Support ServicesChicago, Illinois, United StatesHybrid, Onsite
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About JSSI


For more than 35 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support, advisory services, software, and financial tools to the business aviation industry. With 6,000+ aircraft supported by maintenance programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages this wealth of data, scale, and innovation to drive cost savings and provide custom solutions that align to the interests of each client, regardless of make or model. Learn more at jetsupport.com.

JSSI products and services include:


Maintenance Programs.

 Hourly Cost Maintenance Programs to stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability and enhance residual value.

Parts & Leasing. 

Experienced product line specialized team who leverages our 
All-OEM inventory and global vendor relationships and go beyond parts sourcing to find optimal customer solutions.Software: Traxxall and Conklin & de Decker. Powerful data platforms to help you make more informed decisions, from choosing the right aircraft to tracking your maintenance, inventory, and MRO projects.

Advisory Services.

 Objective insights and independent technical advice from a global team of technical advisors and ASA-accredited appraisers for virtually any business jet, turboprop or helicopter.

Aviation Capital.

 Customized asset-based finance solutions for business aviation.

Position Summary:


The Tax Manager will be responsible for ensuring tax compliance, work with the accounting team on ASC 740 accounting for income tax items, and help lead overall process improvements to gain efficiencies. This role will also partner with other areas of the Finance & Accounting organization, the broader business, and external advisors/auditors. 

Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Prepare calculation of quarterly tax estimates and tax distributions.
  • Assist in preparation of the year-end income tax provisions, including providing the accounting team with tax journal entries.
  • Accurately prepare tax account reconciliations and requested data analysis.
  • Assist in coordinating with outside tax advisors to ensure all required filings are timely completed.
  • Assist in preparing and documenting the company’s annual R&D credit calculation and supporting workpapers.
  • Manage the filing calendar to ensure dozens of monthly deadlines are met.
  • Assist in preparing and filing US sales/use tax workpapers, gross receipts, VAT workpapers, and Canadian GST workpapers.
  • Respond to sales tax, VAT, and Canadian GST questions regarding taxability.
  • Coordinate with accounts payable team to ensure tax payments are accurately submitted.
  • Investigate and address queries and notices from tax authorities.
  • Initiate and assist in the implementation of departmental process improvements.
  • Assist with direct or indirect tax audits, as necessary.
  • Assist Director of Tax with other duties or special tax projects as needed. 

Desired Credentials:


  • College degree in Accounting, CPA preferred but not required.
  • 4+ years working in public accounting tax or within a tax department.
  • Strong Excel skills.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize.
  • Requires attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow through on open items and tasks.
  • Take initiative in regular process improvements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excel at working independently.
  • Experience with Dynamics 365 (D365), Quantum, OneSource, Thompson Reuters, and proficiency in Microsoft Office a must.

JSSI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. Apply for this job

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Life at Jet Support Services

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), is the leading independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the aviation industry, delivering comprehensive, flexible and affordable financial programs and tools for managing the costs of operating and maintaining business and commercial jets, turboprops and helicopters.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. JSSI is committed to providing custom solutions that align with the interests of each client.2. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, no fee paid to third parties submitting unsolicited candidates.3. Leading independent provider in business aviation industry for over 35 years.4. Values innovation and uses data-driven solutions.5. Prioritizes cost savings and maximizing aircraft availability.6. Global team of technical advisors and ASAaccredited appraisers offer objective insights.7. Committed to maintaining established Quality Standards and accreditations.8. Strives for a clean and safe working environment.9. Collaborative Environment, Customer-Centric Approach, Innovative Solutions, Data-Driven Decision Making, Entrepreneurial Spirit.
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