Tax Accountant jobs in Illinois

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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
  • 22 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...
  • 2 Days 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...
  • 3 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...
  • 11 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...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Payroll Tax Accountant
  • Rose International
  • Orlando, FL
  • Date Posted: 04/18/2024 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 462539 Job Title: Payroll Tax Accountan...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Accountant
  • The Bachrach Group
  • Syosset, NY
  • Job Description Job Description My client is seeking someone to join their Tax Department as a Payroll Tax Auditor. In t...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Accountant
  • Donna Cornell Enterprises
  • Aventura, FL
  • FOR OUR CLIENT: THEY are a nationwide tax and prestige wealth management financial services company looking for a Full-T...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Accountant
  • ROBERT VAN LOOZENOORD CPA PC
  • Grandville, MI
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for an Accountant to join our team! You will be responsible for preparing...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Accountant
  • Donna Cornell Enterprises
  • North Miami Beach, FL
  • FOR OUR CLIENT: THEY are a nationwide tax and prestige wealth management financial services company looking for a Full-T...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Manager, Indirect Tax Accounting
  • Walmart
  • Bentonville, AR
  • Position Summary... What you'll do... What you'll do... Walmart's Indirect Tax Team plays a critical role in the company...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Payroll Tax Accountant
  • CornerstonePEO, LLC
  • Medford, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description We are a nationwide professional employee organization services over 3,000 clients acros...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Indirect Tax Accountant
  • Leidos
  • Reston, VA
  • Description The Leidos Corporate Tax Department is seeking an Indirect Tax Accountant to join our team of tax profession...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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Income Estimation for Tax Accountant jobs
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Tax Accountant in Wheat Ridge, CO
Compiles data for reports and creates ad hoc reports, as needed for review of tax payments, filings, due dates, etc.
January 18, 2023
Tax Accountant in Washington, DC
Understand, and incorporate laws and regulations into analyses, and make recommendations on alternative treatment of issues.
March 18, 2023
Tax Accountant in Roanoke, IN
Respond to internal and external communications with respect to sales/use tax and property tax compliance and audits.
February 12, 2023