Senior Tax Accountant

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Buckingham Search is partnering with a growing technology company to recruit a Senior Tax & Treasury Accountant in Chicago. You will own the company’s tax function across domestic and international entities and support treasury operations, including cash management and banking activities.

Collaborating with external advisors, auditors, and FP&A, you’ll ensure tax compliance, strengthen cash processes, and contribute to growth in a global, private-equity-backed tech environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years progressive tax experience in a multinational setting.
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate income tax.
• Experience with indirect taxes (sales/use, VAT/GST) is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and support income tax provisions under ASC 740 and related disclosures.
• Manage US federal/state and international corporate tax compliance with advisors.
• Oversee indirect tax compliance including sales/use tax, VAT/GST, and nexus work.
• Support transfer pricing, intercompany charges, and related accounting.
• Coordinate tax notices, audits, and inquiries with external partners.
• Monitor treasury activities: global cash positions, intercompany transfers, and payments.

Connaissances

Tax provisions

ASC 740

Cash management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Outils

NetSuite

Avalara/Vertex

OneSource/Longview

Description du poste

A growing, global technology company is seeking a technically strong, detail-oriented Senior Tax & Treasury Accountant to join its Global Finance Operations team.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the company’s tax function across multiple domestic and international entities while supporting treasury operations, including global cash management and banking activities.

Working closely with external tax advisors, auditors, Accounting, and FP&A, you will help ensure compliance, strengthen tax and cash management processes, and support the continued growth of a global, private equity-backed technology business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with public accounting or corporate tax experience who wants broader responsibilities, increased ownership, and exposure to treasury in a dynamic, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and support quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, including deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and financial statement disclosures.
• Manage U.S. federal, state, and international corporate income tax compliance in partnership with external tax advisors.
• Oversee indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, VAT, and GST, with responsibility for taxability analysis, nexus monitoring, filings, and exemption certificates.
• Support transfer pricing documentation, intercompany charge calculations, and related accounting activities.
• Coordinate tax notices, audits, and inquiries with external advisors and taxing authorities.
• Prepare and review tax-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals during month-end and year-end close.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor cash positions across global bank accounts and coordinate funding, intercompany transfers, and payments.
• Manage banking administration, including account openings and closures, KYC requests, signatory updates, and online banking access.
• Maintain banking relationships and support day-to-day treasury operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate tax and treasury processes across accounting systems, banking platforms, and tax technology.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax within a multinational organization.
• Working knowledge of ASC 740, U.S. federal and multistate corporate income tax, and indirect taxes, including sales and use tax and VAT/GST.
• Experience with, or a strong interest in developing expertise in, cash management and banking operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with external advisors and cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred

• CPA or actively pursuing CPA licensure; MST or CTP certification is a plus.
• Exposure to international tax concepts, including GILTI and FDII, and multinational entity structures.
• Familiarity with emerging international tax requirements, including Pillar Two.
• Experience with NetSuite, tax engines such as Avalara or Vertex, or tax provision software such as OneSource or Longview.