Consultant, Tax Compliance Services

Ryan•Downers Grove, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Consultant, Tax Compliance Services (“Consultant”) performs the duties of the client’s sales tax department, which includes preparation of the monthly state and local sales and use tax returns. The Consultant will interact with all levels of the team (Senior Consultant, Team Leader, Director, and Principal) and will correspond with the clients through e-mail and telephone on a daily basis throughout compliance season. Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives. Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Finance, or Business Administration.
Must have 6 hours of Accounting with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and a Major GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Zero to two years related experience.
Advanced skills in Microsoft® Word and Internet navigation and research.
Intermediate skills in Excel.
Beginner level skills in Microsoft® Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
Valid driver’s license required.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Nice To Haves

A valid Passport is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares and updates agendas for client and team status calls.
Corresponds with clients regarding the status of projects.
Prepares sales and use tax returns using compliance software.
Processes Internet filings of tax returns.
Reconciles sales and use tax payable accounts.
Manipulates tax data in Microsoft® Excel and/or Access.
Maintains control documents in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and/or Access.
Prepares journal entries.
Reconciles bank statements.
Resolves notices and assessments from taxing authorities.
Prepares compliance process documentation for new clients.
Identifies and implements process improvements.
Transitions new clients to the Firm’s technology solutions.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Award-Winning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
401K with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Fertility Assistance Program
Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
Outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies.
Innovative work environment
Accelerated growth path for high performers
Competitive benefits package
Outstanding earning potential
Freedom to do their best work in the way they work best.
Ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.