Tax, Risk & Special Projects Analyst (Hybrid)

UL Standards & Engagement; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401k matching up to 5%

Retirement contribution after year 1

Job summary

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, IL, seeks a Tax, Risk & Special Projects Analyst for a hybrid schedule (in office Tuesdays and Thursdays).

You will support federal/state tax compliance, risk management, insurance administration, treasury-related activities, and cross‑functional special projects across ULRI and ULSE. Strong analytical skills and experience with nonprofit tax matters are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting/finance/related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in tax compliance, risk management, or related functions.
• CPA or other relevant certification preferred.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional projects or treasury activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with federal, state, and local tax compliance and filings (Forms 990, 990‑T, 4720).
• Conduct tax research and support compliance for tax‑exempt orgs, grants, and related issues.
• Support tax authority inquiries, reporting, and disclosures.
• Assist with insurance programs, risk management, and policy renewals.
• Document and monitor organizational risks; maintain internal controls.
• Prepare analyses, reports, and presentations for tax, risk, and treasury activities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, and external advisors on cross‑functional initiatives.
• Support special projects by data gathering, milestone tracking, and implementation assistance.
• Perform financial, operational, and regulatory analyses to aid decisions.

Skills

Tax compliance

Risk management

Financial analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field

CPA or other relevant accounting, tax, or risk management certification preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, IL, seeks a Tax, Risk & Special Projects Analyst for a hybrid schedule (in office Tuesdays and Thursdays).

You will support federal/state tax compliance, risk management, insurance administration, treasury-related activities, and cross‑functional special projects across ULRI and ULSE. Strong analytical skills and experience with nonprofit tax matters are preferred.