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Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to join our team in the western suburbs near Oak Brook, Illinois. This Contract to permanent position requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in sales and use tax, year-end tax filings, and strong analytical skills. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with tax regulations while optimizing processes and supporting organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns across various states and jurisdictions.

• Monitor physical presence and economic nexus, registering in new jurisdictions as required.

• Calculate carry-forward credits and manage accelerated tax payments effectively.

• Track statute expirations, amend tax filings as needed, and handle audit defense.

• Respond to tax notices and maintain customer exemption documentation to ensure compliance.

• Communicate with customers regarding exemption documentation and provide guidance on tax-related matters.

• Utilize Avalara software to create tax rules, overrides, and verify taxability.

• Collaborate with consultants and internal teams to analyze bidding processes and audit exposure.

• Ensure accurate taxation on invoices and purchases, issuing exemption forms to vendors where applicable.

• Assist Accounts Payable and procurement teams in verifying correct tax application on transactions.

Requirements • At least 7 years of experience in tax accounting, with a focus on sales and use tax.

• Strong knowledge of individual tax returns, corporate tax returns, and tax preparation processes.

• Expertise in sales tax regulations and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

• Proficiency in using Avalara or similar tax software to manage tax rules and filings.

• Ability to defend against audits and effectively respond to tax notices.

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented approach to managing exemption documentation and ensuring compliance.

• Proven ability to track and amend tax filings while managing accelerated payments.

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