Senior Global Indirect Tax - Sales & Use Expert

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 1,290,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Global Indirect Tax Senior Associate - Sales and Use Tax to lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance for multiple clients. You will collaborate with the Sales and Use Tax team and mentor staff throughout engagements.

Role covers planning, execution, and review of state and local tax work, including returns, research, and client communications. Hybrid work model with in-person three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 2–6 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting.
• CPA, JD, or IPT certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Run client engagements from start to finish, planning and executing tax projects and managing to budget.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects and assess staff performance.
• Deliver state and local tax services including return prep/review, research, memos, and client correspondence.
• Review returns prepared by staff and suggest improvements for accuracy and savings.
• Conduct multi-state reviews to optimize filing options, exemptions and incentives.
• Prepare returns for complex state and local sales/use tax scenarios.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA/JD/ IPT certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Global Indirect Tax Senior Associate - Sales and Use Tax to lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance for multiple clients. You will collaborate with the Sales and Use Tax team and mentor staff throughout engagements.

Role covers planning, execution, and review of state and local tax work, including returns, research, and client communications. Hybrid work model with in-person three days per week.