Supervisor, Non-Income Tax

Supervisor, Non-Income Tax

The Supervisor, Non-Income Tax oversees operational tax compliance activities, including business licenses, annual reports, sales and use tax, and related audit support for Grainger and applicable subsidiaries. The role manages day-to-day tax processes, ensures accurate filings and financial reporting, and supports audit readiness through disciplined documentation and issue resolution. The position partners with internal stakeholders, external providers, and tax authorities to maintain compliance and reduce risk exposure. The role also leads and develops a small team while driving process consistency, controls, and continuous improvement. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from the Chicago, IL or Lake Forest, IL offices 50% of the time.

You Will Oversee business license, annual report, and related operational tax compliance activities for Grainger and applicable subsidiaries. Leads sales and use tax compliance processes, including return preparation, review, filing support, and provider coordination. Manages operational tax audits by coordinating data requests, reviewing support, analyzing adjustments, and recommending resolution actions. Oversee sales and use tax financial reporting activities, including reserve maintenance, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Monitors property tax and unclaimed property compliance requirements and coordinates filings, audits, and issue resolution as needed. Documents audit outcomes, identifies root causes, and drives process improvements that reduce recurring compliance risk and exposure. Leads, coaches, and develops tax team members while assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting capability growth.

You Have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or related field required. Master's Degree preferred. 5+ years supporting sales and use tax compliance and audits within a large, multi‑state or publicly traded organization, including business licenses, annual reports, and other operational taxes required. 3+ years preparing and analyzing audit documentation, evaluating auditor adjustments, and supporting audit resolution activities required. 1+ years Prior experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others preferred. 1+ year experience with SAP, Vertex, data analytics, or visualization tools preferred. Knowledge of state and local non-income tax laws, including sales and use, business license, and similar operational taxes. Experience applying tax regulations to business transactions, audit support, compliance reporting, and issue resolution. Knowledge of tax technology, enterprise systems, and Microsoft Excel used to support compliance, reporting, and documentation. Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and tax authorities to manage filings, audits, and compliance inquiries. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire preferred.