Illinois Licensed Senior Tax Specialist

Job Summary

Supporting the company's indirect tax function, the full-time Illinois Licensed Senior Tax Specialist will manage sales and use tax setup, maintenance, reporting, and compliance, while working remotely and assisting with audit activities and tax data analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret state regulations to ensure compliance and communicate findings to customers and Account Executives
• Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings, Canadian GST filings, and assist with sales and use tax audits
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Vertex tax software configuration and maintenance, including managing customer resale and tax exemption certificates

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with multi-state sales tax filings
• Experience with Vertex tax software preferred
• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using AI tools to enhance productivity
• Ability to work cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders