Overview
An organization is seeking an experienced Tax Associate to support its Finance team. This position offers the flexibility of being 100% remote from select locations, with an option for a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the Chicago, IL metro area. The role involves supporting tax compliance, reporting, and financial processes within a fast-growing cybersecurity software company.
Responsibilities
- Manage income tax compliance and tax provision processes, including quarterly and annual preparation and analysis of ASC 740 provisions
- Collaborate with tax and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of income taxes in compliance with ASC 740
- Assist in reviewing the federal consolidated tax return and related statements and disclosures
- Research new tax developments to advise on risks and opportunities proactively and reactively
- Prepare and maintain detailed working papers such as depreciation schedules, book-to-tax adjustments, income tax liability reconciliations, deferred tax assets and liabilities, uncertain tax positions, and tax disclosures for financial statements
- Coordinate with external CPA firms regarding federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns
- Develop, maintain, and update income tax department policies, processes, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local income tax laws and maintain the company’s tax calendar
- Prepare tax account reconciliations and propose journal entries to support month-end close processes
- Assist in responding to income tax audits, inquiries, and notices from revenue authorities
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in income tax reporting, including automation initiatives
- Review, prepare, and file sales tax returns across multiple jurisdictions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Assist with business license renewals and other miscellaneous tax-related filings
- Participate in special projects as needed
- Willingness and ability to perform late night, weekend, or holiday coverage as required by year-end, quarterly, and monthly close schedules (as allowed by applicable law)
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of corporate income tax compliance experience, preferably with a large public accounting firm
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 and tax provision preparation; CPA preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in corporate federal, state, and local income tax compliance
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical ability to interpret complex tax data and financial information
- Ability to interact effectively with external parties such as third-party tax preparers, auditors, and tax authorities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
- Initiative to improve processes and optimize compliance preparation
- Knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax regulations and multi-state tax compliance
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Comfortable with apportionment calculations and complex book-to-tax adjustments
- Experience with tax provision software such as CorpTax, OneSource, or GoSystems
- Working knowledge of R&D Tax Credit and transfer pricing
- Experience with international income tax compliance (including forms 5471, GILTI, FDII, foreign withholding) and filing overseas tax returns
- Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems
- Familiarity with software-as-a-service (SaaS) and/or cybersecurity industries
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including coverage for domestic partnerships)
- Employer-paid life insurance and supplemental life insurance options for employees, spouses, and children
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with Roth and traditional options
- Generous paid time off plan including paid bereavement and jury duty leave
- Above-market annual bonuses
Location
- Remote work available from select locations
- Hybrid schedule option for candidates based in the Chicago, IL metro area
Additional Information
This is an exempt position. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Diversity and inclusion are valued in the workplace.
Candidates should be prepared to comply with applicable tax and employment laws and may be required to provide documentation supporting eligibility to work.
No automated hiring decisions are made solely by automated processing.