Consultant, Transaction Tax Compliance

Ryan • Downers Grove, IL

7d • 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. At Ryan, the world’s largest firm dedicated exclusively to business tax services, we’re redefining what it means to start a career in professional services. As a global leader not only in tax consulting but also in cutting-edge tax software innovation, we’re looking for bright, driven individuals who are going to help shape the future of our industry.

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.
• Prepares checks.
• Resolves notices and assessments from taxing authorities.
• Assists with filing and maintaining business licenses.
• 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 Eligibility Effective Day One
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• 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