Senior Tax Accountant

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Tax Accountant, where you'll tackle complex tax challenges and influence financial reporting. This role offers the chance to refine your skills in both income and indirect tax while collaborating with talented professionals in a fast-paced environment. With a hybrid work model, you’ll enjoy a balanced work-life while making a significant impact on our client's financial success. If you're ready to elevate your tax career and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Worker's Compensation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally in public accounting.
• Deep understanding of income tax compliance and reporting.
• Exceptional ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and review of federal and state tax returns.
• Support indirect tax functions and collaborate with finance teams.
• Conduct tax research and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Advanced Degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

OneSource

Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

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This range is provided by LaSalle Network. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$46.00/hr - $49.00/hr

Are you a driven tax professional ready to make a significant impact? We're seeking a passionate and highly skilled Senior Tax Accountant to join a thriving team. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to dive into complex tax challenges, refine your expertise, and play a pivotal role in our client's financial success.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of tax operations, managing the preparation and review of federal and state tax returns, navigating intricate consolidations, and ensuring seamless compliance. You'll also expand your skillset by supporting Indirect Tax functions, mastering sales and use tax, property tax, and beverage-related filings. You'll collaborate closely with finance and business units, gaining invaluable cross-functional experience.

Why This Senior Tax Accountant Role is Exceptional:

• Directly influence our financial reporting and strategic tax planning
• Expand your knowledge in both income and indirect tax, with exposure to ASC 740 and complex tax provisions
• Utilize OneSource and other advanced tax analytics tools
• Thrive in a fast-paced, agile setting where your contributions are valued
• Enjoy a balanced work-life with our 3-day onsite hybrid model
• Work alongside talented professionals and build strong cross-functional relationships
• Master the preparation and filing of U.S. federal and state income tax returns using OneSource, collaborating with external providers.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of our worldwide ASC 740 tax provision and related financial statement disclosures.
• Proactively manage estimated tax payments, extensions, and notices, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Resolve income tax notices from the IRS and states efficiently, minimizing potential risks.
• Support federal and state income tax audits, gaining invaluable experience in tax controversy.
• Ensure accurate GAAP reporting through meticulous tax account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare and file non-income tax returns, broadening your expertise in various tax domains.
• Conduct in-depth tax research and provide strategic recommendations on complex tax issues.
• Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring and communicating key tax legislative and regulatory developments.
• Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency, leveraging your analytical skills.
• Support diverse Indirect tax projects and initiatives.
• 3+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally within a public accounting environment
• A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (preferred), with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Deep understanding of income tax compliance, reporting, transfer pricing, and controversy
• Exceptional ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing competing priorities with ease
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and tax analytics
• Unwavering attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Ready to elevate your tax career? Apply now and become a vital part of this innovative team as their next Senior Tax Accountant!

Thank you,

Allee Struve
Recruiting Lead - Management Consulting
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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