Sales & Use Tax Analyst - Hybrid

W.W. Grainger, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

18 PTO days per year

6% 401(k) company contribution

Tuition reimbursement & student loan援

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Tax Compliance Specialist in a hybrid Lake Forest, IL role. The position focuses on gathering data for sales and use tax audits, ensuring timely documentation, and supporting non-income tax compliance during peak cycles.

Strong knowledge of sales and use tax principles and experience with tax research software are required, along with proficient Excel skills. Benefits start day one, with PTO, 401(k) matching, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in accounting, tax compliance, or related field.
• Knowledge of sales and use tax principles.
• Experience with tax research software such as BNA or CCH.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Gather supporting documentation for sales and use tax audits and exemptions.
• Document and organize results of audit data gathering for tax compliance reviews.
• Maintain daily use tax queue and resolve discrepancies with Tier I solutions.
• Assist with non-income tax compliance during peak periods.
• Support the group mailbox for internal and external inquiries.

Skills

Sales and use tax knowledge

Tax research software experience

Microsoft Excel experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

BNA

CCH

Job description

Grainger is seeking a Tax Compliance Specialist in a hybrid Lake Forest, IL role. The position focuses on gathering data for sales and use tax audits, ensuring timely documentation, and supporting non-income tax compliance during peak cycles.

Strong knowledge of sales and use tax principles and experience with tax research software are required, along with proficient Excel skills. Benefits start day one, with PTO, 401(k) matching, and employee discounts.