Interim Corporate Senior Tax Accountant

A food safety client client of ours in downtown Chicago seeking a contract Corporate Senior Tax Accountant to join their team (Hybrid Role - 4 days in office).

The company is looking for a Senior Tax candidate to help with federal, state and local income tax compliance as well as real estate/property tax and some indirect / use tax.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or oversee federal, state, and local income tax compliance for the organization and its entities.


• Assist with the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns, estimated payments, extensions, and related filings.


• Manage state and local tax (SALT) compliance and research tax matters as needed.


• Coordinate real estate and property tax filings, payments, assessments, and related matters.


• Assist with indirect tax and use tax compliance and research.


• Support tax audits and respond to inquiries from federal, state, and local taxing authorities.


• Assist with tax provision, tax account reconciliations, and other tax-related accounting activities.


• Research and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization.


• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and other internal teams on tax-related matters.


• Work with external tax advisors and service providers as needed.


• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, compliance, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.


• 5+ years of corporate tax experience, preferably with experience in a public accounting or corporate tax environment.


• Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax compliance.


• Experience with state and local taxes (SALT).


• Exposure to property/real estate tax and indirect/use tax strongly preferred.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external advisors.


• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.

If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!