Tax Accountant

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.