State & Local Tax Manager | Rock Island, IL

State & Local Tax Manager | Rock Island, IL

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a State & Local Tax Manager in Rock Island, IL. This role ensures compliance with state and local tax obligations, maintains relationships with states and municipalities, researches tax issues, and monitors changes in sales tax laws and regulations.

You will collaborate with the Finance & Accounting Team, including its M&A function, to manage and optimize state and local tax obligations. The role also supports acquired firms’ SALT reporting and filing obligations.

At a Glance

Location: Rock Island, IL

Discipline: Finance & Accounting

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 10%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

· Participate with the Finance & Accounting Team, including its M&A function.

· Research, understand, and plan for state and local tax obligations, including timely responses to tax-authority notices.

· Interface with outside tax professionals when SALT guidance is required.

· Ensure timely payment and reporting of income, franchise, sales, use, and property tax obligations, or delegate fulfillment with continuous, risk-based oversight.

· Analyze the legal nature of transactions and the appropriate SALT response.

· Assist with the transition and fulfillment of an acquired firm’s SALT reporting and filing obligations.

· Maintain confidentiality of corporate, personnel, and project/client-related material.

· Assist with ad hoc projects and other assigned duties.

What You'll Bring

Experience

· 5+ years of accounting experience

Required Skills/Abilities

· Ability to forecast and meet deadlines while working with minimal supervision.

· Ability to work with confidential material

· Excellent analytical and technical skills

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, equivalent work experience may be considered

About the Team

· Finance and accounting teams supporting a 100% employee-owned firm with 100+ offices nationwide

· Successfully implemented Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline accounts payable processes, improving efficiency and accuracy

· Partner directly with project teams and leadership on budgets, forecasting, and reporting

· Broad exposure across a national professional-services business, from project accounting to corporate finance

· A collaborative culture where finance is a true business partner, not a back office

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

· Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing

· Work that scales: support employees across 100+ offices nationwide

· Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)

· Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays

· Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription

· MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of Illinois Salary Range: $85,000–$120,00 per year

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today to help support compliant state and local tax operations.

IMEG , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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