Tax Accountant jobs in Chicago, IL

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Tax Accountant
  • PCA
  • Forest, IL FULL_TIME
  • Position Purpose Summary:  The purpose of this position is to supervise the preparation and timely filing of outsourced sales and use tax returns.  This position will also assist with sales and use tax account reconciliations, sales and use tax audits, research of complex sales and use tax issues especially those subject to judgment and interpretation, and responding to inquiries from company personnel and taxing authorities.    Dimensions:  Over 100 sales and use tax returns in 40 jurisdictions with $200 million of capital spend each year.    Principal Accountabilities:           1)      Work with outside firms to insure accurate and timely filing of sales and use tax returns. 2)      Assist with state and local sales and use tax audits. This includes procuring necessary detailed information, managing the audit process, discussions with the auditors, preparation of requested schedules, formation of dispute workpapers and support, post-audit documentation and communicating with various PCA personnel. 3)      Review and approval on the proper handling of sales tax exemptions. 4)      Oversee maintenance of tax licenses/permits. 5)      Research and respond to inquiries and notices from state and local sales and use taxing authorities, vendors, customers, and company personnel. 6)      Research and analyze complex sales and use tax issues.  Must be able to effectively communicate these findings, both orally and in writing, to various financial and non-financial personnel within the company. 7)      Monitor state and local sales and use tax developments, including understanding how these developments affect the company’s operations. 8)      As a member of the Tax Department, the Tax Accountant is responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers. 9)      As a member of the Tax Department, and the PCA Team, the Tax Accountant is expected to continually strive to strengthen our business philosophy of Meeting needs, exceeding expectations for our customers.  This includes supporting our Commitment to Service, which involves doing what's right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.   Decision Making:  This individual will be expected to work independently and bring all projects to conclusion before submitting for review to the Senior Tax Accountant, Tax Manager, Tax Director, and/or Sr. Tax Director.  Interactions with Customers and Contacts:  This individual is responsible for successfully maintaining relationships within the tax department and with all departments that interact with the tax department, as well as external auditors and customers.  Requirements: 1)      Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent is required and a CPA is preferred. 2)      0-2 years’ experience with a preferred focus in the state sales and use tax area. Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred. 3)      Attention to detail, accuracy, and consistently meeting deadlines are required. 4)      Proficiency in Excel, Word, Tax Compliance Software, and On-Line Tax Research Databases is required.    #LI-VP1
  • 21 Days Ago

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Tax Accountant
  • Robert Half
  • Chicago, IL PER_DIEM
  • Exciting career-building opportunity at a rapidly growing company. Hybrid Role.To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0mDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Accountant - Tax
  • Robert Half
  • Chicago, IL PER_DIEM
  • To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0mLet’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the c...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Tax Accountant
  • Packaging Corporation of America
  • Forest, IL FULL_TIME
  • Tax Accountant Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA Req #8488 Friday, July 21, 2023 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging b...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Tax Accountant
  • Sotera Health
  • Brook, IL FULL_TIME
  • We are a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. We are driven by our mission: Safeguarding...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Tax Accountant
  • Blue River PetCare
  • Chicago, IL OTHER
  • Position Summary The Tax Accountant performs key tax functions in the areas of income, sales and use, and indirect taxes. The Tax Accountant also performs duties for the Financial Reporting function o...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Tax Accountant
  • CONSENCIA LLC
  • Bannockburn, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Our fast growing CPA firm has an opening for a Accountant / Tax Consultant You will assi...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Accountant CPA
  • Accounting firm
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Excellent growth potential Ownership opportunity available Compensation: Highly competit...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Accountant
  • LHH
  • Chicago, IL
  • Chicago based well know and prestigious manufacturing company is looking for a Tax Accountant to add to their corporate ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Accounting Manager
  • Groupon, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • Groupon is an experienced marketplace that brings people more ways to get the most out of their city or wherever they ma...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax & Accounting Director
  • Main Street Legacy Partners
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Company Description Main Street Legacy Partners ("MSLP") is a nationwide platform of lea...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Accountant
  • Lhh
  • Chicago, IL
  • Chicago based well know and prestigious manufacturing company is looking for a Tax Accountant to add to their corporate ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Tax Accountant
  • Lasalle Network
  • Chicago, IL
  • My client, Fortune 500 insurance company, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their dynamic finance team Downtown...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CPA Tax Accountant
  • NORTH AMERICAN WAREHOUSING CO.
  • Bedford Park, IL
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for a CPA Tax Accountant to join our team! You will be responsible for pr...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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