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Description We are looking for a skilled Tax Accountant to join a growing construction-focused organization in Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage tax compliance, support month-end activities, and help maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment. The role begins fully onsite and may offer a hybrid schedule after the initial onboarding period, based on business needs. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to core accounting operations with room to expand responsibilities over time.
Responsibilities:
- Manage sales and use tax compliance from preparation through submission across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities.
- Complete recurring tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis while ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Reconcile tax-related accounts, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies through research and analysis.
- Maintain fixed asset records by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and related accounting treatment.
- Evaluate spending transactions to determine whether they should be capitalized or recorded as operating expenses in line with company policy.
- Post and allocate cash receipts to the appropriate customer records or general ledger accounts.
- Support the integrity of the general ledger by maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, and analyzing account activity.
- Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations and contribute to an efficient month-end close cycle.
- Review overhead and other expense accounts to improve classification accuracy and ensure proper financial reporting.
- Assist in determining the correct accounting treatment for new transactions and prepare supporting entries as needed. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in sales and use tax, including exposure to fixed asset accounting.
- 3-5 years of experience working with accounting software in a detail-focused environment.
- Solid understanding of general ledger activity, financial statements, and full-cycle month-end close procedures.
- Knowledge of sales and use tax regulations and the ability to interpret filing requirements across jurisdictions.
- Experience supporting financial audits and tax-related audit requests.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Background in the construction industry is preferred.