Illinois Licensed Tax Accountant

Job Summary

To ensure compliance with tax regulations, the full-time Illinois Licensed Tax Accountant will prepare, file, and analyze various state and local tax filings, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with multi-state insurance tax compliance and prepare state tax returns while meeting regulatory deadlines
• Analyze tax implications of business activities and provide recommendations to optimize tax outcomes
• Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and communicate with stakeholders regarding tax matters

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a corporate tax function or public accounting firm's tax practice
• Familiarity with State and Local Taxes, specifically premium taxes
• Experience with insurance company taxation and cloud-based ERP environments, preferably Workday
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint