Sr. Corporate Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Corporate Tax Accountant to join the team in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on a Contract basis. This role will provide high-level tax guidance to accounting and finance partners, with a strong focus on compliance, provision review, and audit support. The ideal candidate brings deep corporate tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to evaluate issues quickly while offering practical recommendations across federal, state, and international matters.

Responsibilities:
• Review federal and state corporate income tax returns prepared by outside advisors and verify that filings are complete, accurate, and well supported.
• Evaluate book-to-tax adjustments, apportionment methods, and related tax positions to identify inconsistencies, risks, or areas requiring further analysis.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision activities, including assessment of deferred taxes and uncertain tax matters under applicable accounting guidance.
• Partner with finance and accounting teams to address tax questions connected to compliance filings, month-end close activity, journal entries, and general ledger impacts.
• Support responses to tax notices and audit inquiries by organizing documentation, reviewing information requests, and helping coordinate follow-up with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Analyze multi-state filing obligations, nexus considerations, and state tax methodologies to help ensure appropriate reporting positions are maintained.
• Provide input on international tax considerations, including intercompany and transfer pricing matters, in collaboration with external specialists as needed.
• Contribute technical expertise to special tax projects and additional compliance or reporting assignments as business needs arise.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in corporate taxation, including substantial exposure to income tax compliance and review responsibilities.
• Proven ability to review federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns with a strong understanding of supporting calculations and documentation.
• Solid knowledge of ASC 740 and core corporate tax accounting concepts, including deferred taxes and uncertain tax positions.
• Experience working with external tax firms and assisting with tax examinations, notices, or other authority inquiries.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical ability to interpret financial and tax data accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tax matters clearly to finance and accounting teams.