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Senior Tax Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60684, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance
  • Accounting
    Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$125,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky

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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.

+ 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 work papers 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

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

+ Master's degree in Accounting/Tax preferred but not required.

+ CPA Certification preferred but not required.

+ 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.

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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