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Senior Tax Accountant

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Robert Half

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United States , Chicago

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Salary:

120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

Successful candidates will be proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of clearly communicating tax concepts. They should demonstrate strong analytical abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Job Responsibility:

  • Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations at the company, and each vertical, to streamline cross-functional workflows
  • Review federal and state income tax returns, K-1s, extensions, quarterly payments, and taxable income estimates
  • Support growing verticals by coordinating nexus assessments and state/local registrations (DOR, sales/use, withholding/payroll, city/local as applicable) and build a complete compliance calendar to support the tax function
  • Coordinating across various verticals and business units to ensure accurate and timely reporting and compliance
  • Lead targeted multi-state sales & use tax research to confirm taxability and rates by jurisdiction
  • maintain a concise taxability matrix, and coordinate with Finance to keep exemption certificates current
  • Assist in tax registrations, state filings, and obtaining necessary tax clearances for multiple entities
  • Handle federal and state tax notices, including research, response drafting, and timely resolution
  • Draft and review tax workpapers and documentation supporting compliance filings and audits
  • Provide support on various consulting projects, including state tax research, property tax assessments, and strategic initiatives
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including coordination with external advisors and addressing investor tax-related inquiries
  • Assist in the development and implementation of processes to enhance compliance efficiency and accuracy
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to ensure timely compliance with state and federal tax requirements
  • Support diligence processes related to acquisitions and transaction tax matters
  • Manage administrative tasks within the tax function, contributing to the efficiency of internal processes

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 2-5 years total experience (public accounting or corporate), with a generalist foundation and hands-on exposure to multi-state SALT
  • Solid understanding of corporate and partnership taxation, state and local tax compliance, and income tax accounting

Nice to have:

  • Master's degree in Accounting/Tax
  • CPA Certification
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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