Consultant, Tax Compliance Services

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepares and updates agendas for client and team status calls.
• Corresponds with clients regarding the status of projects.
• Prepares sales and use tax returns using compliance software.
• Processes Internet filings of tax returns.
• Reconciles sales and use tax payable accounts.
• Maintains control documents in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and/or Access.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Reconciles bank statements.
• Solves notices and assessments from taxing authorities.
• Prepares compliance process documentation for new clients.
• Identifies and implements process improvements.
• Transitions new clients to the Firm’s technology solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Must have 6 hours of Accounting with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and a Major GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• Zero to two years related experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft® Word and Internet navigation and research, and intermediate skills in Excel.
• Beginner level skills are also necessary in Microsoft® Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• A valid Passport is preferred.

Benefits

• 401K with Employer Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service.
• Fertility Assistance Program.
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service.
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included).
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement.

Pay

For certain Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $65,500 - $81,950.

Schedule

Standard indoor working environment. Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer. Regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone. Regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone.