Senior Tax Planner & Compliance Lead

WESCO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Chicago seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to support tax planning, compliance and provision work. You will mentor junior staff, review work, and collaborate with external providers in a dynamic tax function.

The role includes international tax responsibilities when assigned, including modeling foreign transactions and coordinating with global teams. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 3+ years tax experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and accounting principles.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and use judgment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to research, analyze information and mentor staff.
• Experience reviewing junior staff work and collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax planning for reorganizations, acquisitions and intercompany financing.
• Research and document positions taken in tax planning and returns.
• Prepare calculations for U.S. federal tax forms and disclosures.
• Support notices and audits by tax authorities.
• Coordinate with external service providers for co-sourced work.
• Maintain tax workplans and compliance processes.
• Use Alteryx, Orbitax and other tools to improve data prep and analysis.
• Monitor tax law developments and implement changes.
• Ensure SOX 404 compliance for tax processes.
• Coach, train and mentor junior staff; review work as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• International tax work: analyze global impacts, CBCR reporting, and coordination with foreign teams.

Skills

Tax planning

Research

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Mentoring junior staff

JV/ intercompany collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

Alteryx

Orbitax

OneSource

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Wesco in Chicago seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to support tax planning, compliance and provision work. You will mentor junior staff, review work, and collaborate with external providers in a dynamic tax function.

The role includes international tax responsibilities when assigned, including modeling foreign transactions and coordinating with global teams. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.