Senior Tax Accountant

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); In loco; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bell & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its corporate tax team in Illinois. The role covers federal and state income tax compliance, tax provisions, estimated payments, and research.

The ideal candidate has strong corporate income tax knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax.
• Experience with federal and state corporate income tax compliance.
• Familiar with quarterly and annual income tax provisions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Proficient in Excel and tax software for preparation/reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with finance team.

Mansioni

• Assist with preparation and review of federal and multistate corporate tax returns.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions.
• Calculate federal and state estimated income tax payments.
• Prepare schedules and workpapers for book-to-tax differences.
• Perform tax account reconciliations and document support.
• Research federal/state tax regulations to ensure compliance.
• Assist with tax audits, notices, and inquiries.
• Collaborate with accounting/finance to gather information for filings.
• Support additional tax filings (sales/use tax, property tax).
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and efficiency.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Tax software

Tax research tools

Descrizione del lavoro

We are partnering with an established organization to identify a Senior Tax Accountant to join its corporate tax team.

This position offers the opportunity to work across a variety of corporate tax functions, including federal and state income tax compliance, tax provisions, estimated payments, and tax research.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate income taxation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone coming from public accounting or a corporate tax department who is looking to further develop their technical expertise while gaining exposure to a broad range of tax responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions.
• Calculate federal and state estimated income tax payments.
• Prepare supporting schedules and workpapers related to book-to-tax differences.
• Perform tax account reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Research federal and state tax regulations to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Assist with tax audits, notices, and inquiries from taxing authorities.
• Collaborate with internal accounting and finance teams to gather information needed for tax filings and reporting.
• Support the preparation of additional tax filings, including sales and use tax, personal property tax, and other applicable returns.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting accuracy, and overall efficiency.
• Participate in special projects and additional tax-related initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting and/or a corporate tax environment.
• Experience with federal and state corporate income tax compliance.
• Familiarity with quarterly and annual income tax provisions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with tax preparation or reporting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader finance and accounting team.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining a CPA.
• Experience supporting multi-state tax filings.
• Exposure to corporate tax provisions and ASC 740.
• Experience with tax research and process improvement initiatives.