Senior Consultant, Tax Compliance Services

Ryan • Downers Grove, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Consultant, Tax Compliance Services (“Senior Consultant”) works with a team that 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 Senior Consultant will interact with all levels of the team (Team Leader, Manager, Director, and Principal) and will correspond with the clients through e-mail and telephone on a daily basis throughout compliance season. Duties and Responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results People: Create a positive team member experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, or Accounting Information Systems with 6 credit hours of Accounting and two to four years related experience required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills in Microsoft® Word and Internet navigation and research, and intermediate skills in Excel.
• Beginner level skills are also necessary 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).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A valid Passport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts frequently with members of a team.
• Corresponds with clients regarding the status of projects.
• Prepares compliance process documentation for new clients.
• Transitions new clients to the Firm’s technology solutions.
• Prepares and updates agendas for client and team status calls.
• Prepares/Reviews sales and use tax returns using compliance software.
• Processes/Reviews Internet filings of tax returns.
• Reconciles/Reviews 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/Reviews journal entries.
• Reconciles/Reviews bank statements.
• Prepares/Reviews checks.
• Resolves notices and assessments from taxing authorities.
• Assists with filing and maintaining business licenses.
• Identifies and implements process improvements.
• Communicates effectively through written and verbal channels.
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees