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Job Requirements of Senior Tax Accountant:
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Employment Type:
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Location:
Waukegan, IL (Onsite)
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Senior Tax Accountant
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.