Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Auditing Clerk to join a large distribution company in Oak Brook, Illinois on a Contract basis. This position will provide hands-on support to the tax team during a busy project window by managing documentation, maintaining accurate records, and helping keep audit-related tasks on schedule. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates effectively, and is comfortable handling a large volume of administrative work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the tax department during a high-demand project period.
- Gather, sort, and maintain tax exemption certificates, including a significant volume of documents that require accurate tracking and processing.
- Monitor documentation status, identify missing items, and follow up with team members or stakeholders to keep records complete.
- Keep files, logs, and supporting records current so information is accurate, organized, and easy to access.
- Assist the team with activities related to closing outstanding audits within established timelines.
- Support tax department work connected to Vertex sales and use tax implementation activities as needed.
- Communicate updates clearly regarding deadlines, document collection progress, and outstanding requirements. Requirements
- Strong organizational abilities with careful attention to accuracy and detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage a high volume of documents while meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
- Comfort with clerical and administrative tasks in a fast-paced business environment.
- Willingness to follow established processes and maintain well-organized records.
- Exposure to tax audits, corporate tax environments, or Vertex sales and use tax is helpful but not required.
- Prior accounting or tax experience is not required.
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