Senior Tax Analyst

NBMBAA; Illinois; On-site; USD 87,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage for employees

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent retirement savings plan

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader seeking an experienced sales and use tax auditor to manage audits for Abbott and its U.S. subsidiaries.

You will serve as the primary liaison with state tax authorities, leveraging expertise in sales tax regulations and negotiation to minimize tax exposure. You will coordinate audits, analyze data, and collaborate with manufacturing, finance, and other teams to ensure compliance and defend positions when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing sales and use tax audits.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax laws, regulations, and audit procedures.
• Ability to independently manage multiple audits and competing priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple sales and use tax audits for Abbott and its U.S. subsidiaries.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between tax auditors and internal business stakeholders.
• Respond to auditor inquiries, documentation requests, and audit questionnaires in a timely and accurate manner.
• Plan, organize, and execute all phases of audits, including data collection, analysis, and presentation of supporting documentation.
• Review and analyze audit data to ensure information provided is relevant, accurate, and documented.
• Research tax laws and regulations to support Abbott’s audit positions and challenge assessments when warranted.
• Develop strategies to minimize audit assessments and mitigate tax liabilities.
• Partner with manufacturing sites, finance teams, and other stakeholders to obtain audit-related information and resolve issues.
• Support special projects related to the taxability of purchases and indirect tax compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure exemption certificate requirements and state tax regulations.
• Participate in audit appeals, informal conferences, or other dispute resolution processes as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Working at Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Join Abbott’s indirect tax team and play a critical role in managing sales and use tax audits across Abbott and its U.S. subsidiaries. In this highly visible position, you will serve as the primary liaison with state tax authorities, leverage your expertise in sales tax regulations, and help minimize tax exposure through strategic audit management, research, and negotiation.

What You'll Work On

• Manage and coordinate multiple sales and use tax audits for Abbott and its U.S. subsidiaries.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between tax auditors and internal business stakeholders.
• Respond to auditor inquiries, documentation requests, and audit questionnaires in a timely and accurate manner.
• Plan, organize, and execute all phases of audits, including data collection, analysis, and presentation of supporting documentation.
• Review and analyze audit data to ensure information provided is relevant, accurate, and appropriately documented.
• Research tax laws and regulations to support Abbott’s audit positions and challenge assessments when warranted.
• Develop strategies to minimize audit assessments and mitigate tax liabilities.
• Partner with manufacturing sites, finance teams, and other stakeholders to obtain audit-related information and resolve issues.
• Support special projects related to the taxability of purchases and indirect tax compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with exemption certificate requirements and state tax regulations.
• Participate in audit appeals, informal conferences, or other dispute resolution processes as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing sales and use tax audits.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax laws, regulations, and audit procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple concurrent audits and competing priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to present complex tax positions clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience supporting large, multi-state organizations with complex indirect tax operations.
• Experience conducting tax research and defending tax positions during audits, appeals, or dispute resolution proceedings.
• Knowledge of exemption certificate management and indirect tax compliance programs.
• Experience working with acquisitions and integrating newly acquired entities into audit and compliance processes.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively with auditors and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience identifying process improvements that enhance audit readiness and tax compliance.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.