Consultant, Tax Compliance Services

Ryan • Downers Grove, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Consultant, Tax Compliance Services 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 is the world’s largest firm dedicated exclusively to business tax services, redefining what it means to start a career in professional services. As a global leader in tax consulting and cutting-edge tax software innovation, Ryan seeks bright, driven individuals to shape the future of the industry. The company's award-winning internship program offers opportunities across more than 35 departments and over 35 locations worldwide, providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Recognized with the Handshake Early Talent Award and named among Vault’s Top Internship Programs, Ryan’s internship experience is designed as the beginning of a career path, with many interns joining full-time to contribute to the mission of delivering the best tax services and software solutions.

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.

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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees