Senior Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Sr Tax Manager, Aurora IL

This role is responsible for managing the Federal income and State income, sales, and property tax compliance function for multi-entity and private U.S. entities from research to accounting and return preparation, including assistance with internal and external tax advice and service.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns and other business-related filings of companies and affiliates, as needed.

Assist in providing tax advice and service to COMPANY,, its principals, affiliates, and joint-venture entities.

Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.

Assist in implementing strategic tax planning for all necessary federal state and local taxes, as needed.

Research tax questions to optimize tax information and minimize liability in conformance with laws.

Assist in maintaining overall return calendar and coordinating timing and inputs with tax team.

Assist in maintaining effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.

Assist in managing federal, state, and local tax audits : preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.

Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments, and assist in creating strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.

Provide support with various internal / external audits and special tax related projects.

Prepare quarterly tax distributions.

Prepare monthly / quarterly use tax returns.

Prepare estimated non-resident withholding and composite payment

This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.

Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

S- corporation and partnership tax knowledge.

Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures for S- corporations and partnerships.

Familiarity with U.S. federal, state, and local reporting requirements.

Experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements.

Strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks.

Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Familiarity with SAP, Corptax, and research tools.

Education

BA / BS or equivalent is preferred.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Work conditions are typical of an office environment.

This role does not require any domestic travel

Position requires the physical agility to perform continuous lifting up to 15 pounds, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching / reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing / walking on concrete flooring.