Tax Analyst Indirect Tax

Tax Compliance Specialist

Hybrid role out of either our Riverwoods, IL or Philadelphia, PA locations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Tax Manager in the execution of the following duties simultaneously for multiple legal entities: multi-state sales/use tax filings, monthly data analytics, monthly general ledger tax account reconciliations, state and local tax projects, daily tax research, multistate audit requests.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and reconcile data downloads to general ledger
• Timely and accurately prepare transactional (sales/use) tax returns for multiple legal entities
• Monthly general ledger account reconciliations of sales and use tax accounts
• With guidance, respond to inquiries and requests from various state agencies
• With guidance, provide supporting documentation for transactional tax audits
• Assist in the record retention for exemption certificates
• Conduct preliminary tax research and taxation forms using online tax tools
• Support business units on transactional tax issues in-order to remain compliant with tax law while collaborating on business unit processes
• Participate in multiple business projects to identify and implement process improvements and process streamlining with respect to sales/use tax (i.e. system implementations, internal controls audits, etc.)
• Review and calculate use tax monthly reporting for multiple legal entities

Qualifications

Education: B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 2-4 years' experience in transactional compliance, audits, or related work in public or private accounting, or equivalent
• Detail oriented approach to work, confidentiality, good problem-solving skills
• Proficient in advanced Excel functionality (i.e., pivot tables, etc.), combined with strong analytical, reporting, and data querying skills
• Must be proactive with recommending solutions when discussing issues, as applicable
• Prepared to work independently, take ownership, provide critical thinking, and monitor deadlines
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to multitask on varying tax issues for multiple legal entities in a fast-paced environment

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• Experience with SoftwareAsAService and/or Digitized/Online Products, preferred
• Experience with Third party outsourced compliance, preferred
• Experience with IntelliConnect CCH Research, CCH Sales Tax Returns Online, CCH Sales Tax Office
• Familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains experience, SAP, Vertex JDE, and NetSuite, preferred
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite O365 (PowerPoint, OneDrive, Access etc.), preferred

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know younot a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

$63,200.00 - $108,200.00 USD

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.