Sr. Tax Accountant Aurora, IL

Sr. Tax Accountant

We are looking for a Sr. Tax Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in Aurora, Illinois through a long-term contract assignment. This role will oversee a broad range of direct and indirect tax activities across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, while helping the business stay compliant, reduce risk, and respond effectively to audits. The position also works closely with finance and operational partners to provide practical tax guidance, support reporting accuracy, and address complex tax matters affecting ongoing business activities.

Responsibilities:

• Direct sales and use tax filings and related indirect tax obligations, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete, and delivered within required deadlines.
• Manage property tax reporting activities, including filings, assessment reviews, audit support, and identification of opportunities to improve tax positions.
• Assist with federal and multi-state income tax compliance, covering income, franchise, and excise tax matters with a focus on technical accuracy and timely execution.
• Calculate and coordinate required tax payments so liabilities are settled correctly and on schedule.
• Lead or support tax examinations across sales and use, property, federal, and state matters, preparing documentation and working toward efficient resolution of open issues.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may affect the business, communicate implications to stakeholders, and help implement necessary compliance updates.
• Partner with finance teams on tax accounting and statutory audit support, including matters related to tax provision reporting under ASC 740.
• Provide tax guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams on operational decisions, special projects, and risk-sensitive issues.
• Gather and analyze asset and valuation data from internal departments to support complete and accurate property tax reporting.
• Help maintain tax-related system and process compliance, including the effective use of tools such as SAP and tax provision software where applicable.