Tax Accountant

🇺🇸Chicago, IllinoisHybrid$68K–$100K/yr1mo ago

Corporate Finance Tax Compliance Accounting Sales Tax Audit Management

Summary

The Tax Accountant manages sales tax compliance and audit functions for CDW's Sales Tax Department. This role ensures timely filing of sales and use tax returns and serves as the primary contact for state and local tax authorities.

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and file sales and use tax returns, renew business licenses, conduct general ledger reconciliations, and lead assigned sales tax audits. Support audit processes by running reports in multiple accounting systems and coordinating with internal departments, vendors, and customers.

Skills & Tools: Strong knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax laws, excellent written and oral communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred technical skills include AS400, PeopleSoft, Workday, Vertex software, and CCH or TTR tax research experience.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related financial field with 3+ years of sales and use tax experience with focus on audit management. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities under deadlines, and maintain critical attention to detail.

Location: Hybrid in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Compensation: $68,000 – $100,000 / annually

Job Description

Fast Facts

CDW is seeking a Tax Accountant in Chicago, IL to manage sales tax compliance and audits, ensuring timely filing and communication with taxing authorities.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include preparing sales tax returns, renewing business licenses, leading audits, and supporting departmental projects.

Skills: Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of sales and use tax experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include knowledge of multi-state tax laws and experience with AS400, PeopleSoft, Workday, or Vertex software.

Location: Job is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Compensation: $68000 - $100000 / Annually

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

The Tax Accountant is responsible for the compliance and audit function of the Sales Tax Department. This individual will work with other team members and multiple accounting and invoicing programs to gather, analyze, and present information needed for tax compliance and audit.

What you’ll do

Prepare and file sales and use tax returns for assigned companies.
Renew and apply for business licenses and sales tax licenses
Prepare general ledger reconciliations for assigned accruals and submit reconciliations to management for review.
Work with taxing authorities to respond to notices and rectify any issues in a timely manner
Lead assigned sales and use tax audits conducted by state and local tax authorities and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.
Research tax issues as required and make recommendations to management
Support sales tax audit process by running reports in multiple accounting and invoicing programs including: IBM AS400, PeopleSoft, Workday, and Vertex to gather data.
Request information and review responses from other CDW departments, vendors, and customers and discuss responses with management
Support multiple department projects, as needed.

What we expect of you

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related financial field with 3+ years of experience in sales and use tax, with focus on audit management
Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
Strong problem solving and organization skills with critical attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with solid Excel skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under deadlines
Strong knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax laws and regulations
CCH or TTR tax research experience
Knowledge of AS400, PeopleSoft, Workday, and Vertex software are a plus

Payrange: $ 68,000- $ 100,000depending on experience and skill set

ABenefits overview:https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

We make technology work so people can do great things. 

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

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