State and Local Tax Accountant

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Sikich Full time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert consultation on state and local tax services for current clientele.
  • Assist in tax planning initiatives and develop research memoranda.
  • Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of state and local tax laws and regulations.
  • Prepare responses to tax notices and support during tax field examinations.
  • Conduct reverse audits and taxability assessments.
  • Prepare income and franchise tax returns across various states.
  • Handle the preparation of miscellaneous sales tax documentation.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law.
  • Minimum of one year of experience in sales/use tax.
  • Proven experience in preparing multi-state tax income or franchise returns.
  • Familiarity with Avalara is preferred.
  • Proficient in computerized tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong client relationship management and project oversight skills.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
  • Exceptional leadership, recruitment, training, and mentoring capabilities, along with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable working in a remote setting.

Additional Skills and Experience:

  • Servant Leadership: Focused on engaging team members, promoting their growth, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
  • Solution-Oriented: Identifies opportunities within business challenges and develops, articulates, and implements effective solutions.
  • Collaborative: Builds relationships across all organizational levels and business units.
  • Trustworthy: Consistently follows through on commitments and acts with integrity.
  • Influential: Gains support for ideas and initiatives, motivating others to act towards shared objectives.

About Sikich:

Sikich is a global leader in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With a diverse workforce worldwide, Sikich ranks among the largest professional services firms in the United States. Our extensive expertise, developed over years of experience as entrepreneurs and industry innovators, enables us to deliver valuable insights and transformative strategies to enhance every aspect of our clients' businesses.

Sikich Total Rewards:

Our employees benefit from a wide range of offerings, including competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance options, wellness initiatives, and a flexible time-off policy. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team members, supporting their time with family, personal pursuits, and hobbies. Some highlights of our benefits include:

  • A Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy that allows employees to utilize paid time off from day one.
  • Recognition of paid holidays and encouragement for time off during the last week of the calendar year.
  • A comprehensive wellness program that motivates team members to take charge of their health.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
  • Nine paid holidays each year.
  • A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • CPA bonuses with designated paid exam and study days.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Generous employee and client referral bonus programs.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Community volunteer program allowing paid time to contribute to local initiatives.


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