Tax Accountant

Robert Half • Elgin, IL • 4h ago

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.

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