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We are looking for a skilled Tax Accountant to join a growing construction-focused organization in Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage tax compliance, support month-end activities, and help maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment. The role begins fully onsite and may offer a hybrid schedule after the initial onboarding period, based on business needs. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to core accounting operations with room to expand responsibilities over time.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage sales and use tax compliance from preparation through submission across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities
  • Complete recurring tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis while ensuring timely and accurate reporting
  • Reconcile tax-related accounts, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies through research and analysis
  • Maintain fixed asset records by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and related accounting treatment
  • Evaluate spending transactions to determine whether they should be capitalized or recorded as operating expenses in line with company policy
  • Post and allocate cash receipts to the appropriate customer records or general ledger accounts
  • Support the integrity of the general ledger by maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, and analyzing account activity
  • Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations and contribute to an efficient month-end close cycle
  • Review overhead and other expense accounts to improve classification accuracy and ensure proper financial reporting
  • Assist in determining the correct accounting treatment for new transactions and prepare supporting entries as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3–5 years of progressive experience in sales and use tax, including exposure to fixed asset accounting
  • 3–5 years of experience working with accounting software in a detail-focused environment
  • Solid understanding of general ledger activity, financial statements, and full-cycle month-end close procedures
  • Knowledge of sales and use tax regulations and the ability to interpret filing requirements across jurisdictions
  • Experience supporting financial audits and tax-related audit requests
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Background in the construction industry is preferred
What we offer:
  • Medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • enrollment in company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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