• Tax Analyst - Indirect Tax

    Wolters Kluwer (Riverwoods, IL)


    Hybrid role out of our Riverwoods, IL location.

     

    The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Tax Manager in the execution of the following duties simultaneously for multiple legal entities: multi-state sales/use tax filings, monthly data analytics, monthly general ledger tax account reconciliations, state and local tax projects, daily tax research, multistate audit requests.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Prepare, review and reconcile data downloads to general ledger

    + Timely and accurately prepare transactional (sales/use) tax returns for multiple legal entities

    + Monthly general ledger account reconciliations of sales and use tax accounts

    + With guidance, respond to inquiries and requests from various state agencies

    + With guidance, provide supporting documentation for transactional tax audits

    + Assist in the record retention for exemption certificates

    + Conduct preliminary tax research and taxation forms using online tax tools

    + Support business units on transactional tax issues in-order to remain compliant with tax law while collaborating on business unit processes

    + Participate in multiple business projects to identify and implement process improvements and process streamlining with respect to sales/use tax (i.e. system implementations, internal controls audits, etc.)

    + Review and calculate use tax monthly reporting for multiple legal entities

    QUALIFICATIONS

    **Education:** B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; or equivalent experience

    Experience:

    + 2-4 years’ experience in transactional compliance, audits, or related work in public or private accounting, or equivalent

    + Detail oriented approach to work, confidentiality, good problem-solving skills

    + Proficient in advanced Excel functionality (i.e., pivot tables, etc.), combined with strong analytical, reporting, and data querying skills

    + Must be proactive with recommending solutions when discussing issues, as applicable

    + Prepared to work independently, take ownership, provide critical thinking, and monitor deadlines

    + Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills

    + Ability to multitask on varying tax issues for multiple legal entities in a fast-paced environment

    Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

    + Experience with SoftwareAsAService and/or Digitized/Online Products, preferred

    + Experience with Third party outsourced compliance, preferred

    + Experience with IntelliConnect CCH Research, CCH Sales Tax Returns Online, CCH Sales Tax Office

    + Familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains experience, SAP, Vertex JDE, and NetSuite, preferred

    + Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite O365 (PowerPoint, OneDrive, Access etc.), preferred

     

    _Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process._

    Compensation:

    Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA:: $76,350 - $105,700

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.