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Added - 02/18/25

37019 | Senior Tax Accountant

Tax

Waukegan, Illinois | Direct Hire

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant 
Location: Mostly Remote - Northern Chicago Suburbs
Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000 DOE + Bonus
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K and PTO

A great opportunity is available for a Sr. Tax Accountant to play a key role in managing tax compliance and reporting functions. This position will support tax operations across multiple jurisdictions, including federal, state/local, and Canadian taxes, while working closely with a third-party tax firm and internal accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a third-party tax firm to oversee income tax compliance for U.S. and Canada, including sales & use, property, franchise, excise, and fuel taxes.
• Lead efforts related to income tax provisions and tax footnote disclosures.
• Manage sales tax compliance using Avalara, including maintaining exemption certificates.
• Oversee compliance projects such as R&D tax credits, interest capitalization, and more.
• Prepare and review various tax returns and ensure timely filings.
• Handle government audits for sales, use, property, and income/franchise tax matters.
• Identify and implement process improvements for tax compliance efficiency.
• Stay up to date on tax law changes and communicate impacts to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of corporate tax experience.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance, tax codes, and process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, research, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with key stakeholders.

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