Supervisor, Non- Tax

Location

LAKE FOREST, IL, US,

Hybrid

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $88,000.00 – $. Up to 10% incentive target may be available based on performance.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting day one and 6 free therapist sessions per year.
• 18 PTO days annually for full‑time employees; 6 company holidays.
• 6% company contribution to 401(k) each pay period; no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents.

The Supervisor, Non‑Income Tax oversees operational tax compliance activities for Grainger and applicable subsidiaries. The role manages day‑to‑day tax processes, ensures accurate filings and financial reporting, and supports audit readiness. Responsibilities include leading a small team, driving process consistency, controls, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee business license, annual report, and related operational tax compliance activities.
• Lead sales and use tax compliance processes, including return preparation, review, filing support, and provider coordination.
• Manage operational tax audits, coordinating data requests, reviewing support, analyzing adjustments, and recommending resolution actions.
• Oversee sales and use tax financial reporting activities, including reserve maintenance, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor property tax and unclaimed property compliance requirements and coordinate filings, audits, and issue resolution.
• Document audit outcomes, identify root causes, and drive process improvements to reduce recurring compliance risk.
• Lead, coach, and develop tax team members while assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting capability growth.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years supporting sales and use tax compliance and audits in a large, multi‑state or publicly traded organization.
• 3+ years preparing and analyzing audit documentation, evaluating auditor adjustments, and supporting audit resolution activities.
• 1+ year experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating work of others.
• 1+ year experience with SAP, Vertex, data analytics, or visualization tools.
• Knowledge of state and local non‑income tax laws, including sales and use, business license, and similar operational taxes.
• Experience applying tax regulations to business transactions, audit support, compliance reporting, and issue resolution.
• Knowledge of tax technology, enterprise systems, and Microsoft Excel for compliance, reporting, and documentation.
• Experience partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders and tax authorities to manage filings, audits, and compliance inquiries.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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