Sales and Use Tax Specialist

Company: Brilliant Staffing LLC
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

A growing, dynamic organization is seeking a strong Sales and Use Tax Specialist to join its corporate tax team. The Sales and Use Tax Specialist will report to the VP of Financial Reporting and will be responsible for tax compliance, accounting, and research/planning in various federal, state, and international areas.Responsibilities:Help prepare Federal, State, and International tax returns, extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments at the corporate level and for related subsidiaries.Review, prepare, document and organize tax workpapers for income and franchise tax returns.Respond to taxing authority notices on tax matters.Maintain tax calendar to assure all tax returns and tax payments are filed timely.Perform tax research for tax audit defense and state tax law updates.Interact with each entity's accounting department to gather the necessary financial information for tax returns and tax estimates compliance.Prepare tax information request package for each entity.Assist in review of annual tax provision calculation and ASC740 analysis.Assist in federal and state tax audit defense.Improve and coordinate processes related to fixed asset maintenance for tax books.Update and maintain tax preparation software.Identify and coordinate tax savings opportunities in non-income tax areas (e.g. property, sales and use, payroll).Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceMinimum 3+ years' tax experience requiredExperience in both public accounting and industry experience are preferredC.P.A. preferredAbility to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.Detail oriented; strong research and analytical skills.Excellent writing and communication skills and interpersonal skills; solid team player.#PermIL2022

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