Indirect Tax Accountant | Multistate Compliance & Audits

Trace3; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and &amp

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer

Training and development programs

Office snacks and beverages

Collaborative culture

Work-life balance and generous PTO

Job summary

Trace3, headquartered in California with multiple U.S. offices, seeks a Tax Accountant (Indirect) to ensure accurate tax calculations and filings across sales and use tax, property tax, and audits. You will research regulatory updates to minimize liability during tax audits and support cross-functional teams.

This role reports to the Manager of Tax and Treasury and requires collaboration with internal teams and external firms to stay compliant and efficient.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of in-house corporate tax accounting experience in sales tax, property tax and multi-state audits.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to research tax rules for products and services.
• Ability to deliver on deadline-driven projects and manage multiple work streams.
• Ability to work with teams in different locations/time zones.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent data analysis and ability to connect analysis to business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Sales and Use Tax: Ensure accurate tax coding and exemption treatment; review certificates; process refunds; analyze invoices for taxability; maintain Avalara setups.
• Income Tax and Compliance: Prepare quarterly and annual estimated income tax payments; address tax notices; maintain compliance calendar and records; assist with entity registrations; prepare return packages.
• Fixed Assets: Maintain fixed asset records; provide documentation for audits; collaborate to improve asset management; prepare workpapers for property tax renditions.

Skills

Strong project management

Highly organized

Excellent time management

Research tax rules

Meet deadlines

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Avalara

ERP systems

NetSuite

Job description

Trace3, headquartered in California with multiple U.S. offices, seeks a Tax Accountant (Indirect) to ensure accurate tax calculations and filings across sales and use tax, property tax, and audits. You will research regulatory updates to minimize liability during tax audits and support cross-functional teams.

This role reports to the Manager of Tax and Treasury and requires collaboration with internal teams and external firms to stay compliant and efficient.