Senior Tax Accountant – Tax Compliance
About The Position
UL Solutions is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented tax professional to join its Tax team as a Senior Tax Accountant. This full-time, hybrid role requires working three days on-site and is based in either the Northbrook or Chicago, Illinois office. The role offers experience across federal and state tax compliance and tax provision, with exposure to international tax processes. The accountant will prepare and review federal and state income tax returns, support quarterly and annual tax provision processes, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors on non-US income tax compliance. Working with senior team members, the employee will build a broad tax skillset through exposure to complex tax issues and tax technology platforms, with opportunities for professional growth within the tax profession.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in federal and state corporate income tax compliance and/or tax provision, preferably in a public accounting firm or a large corporate tax department.
- Solid understanding of US GAAP tax accounting principles.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other tax technology tools.
Nice To Haves
- MST or CPA.
- Experience with OneSource systems, including Income Tax, Tax Provision, DataFlow, Workpapers, and/or UTP.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review federal and state corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
- Coordinate the collection and review of tax data from internal stakeholders for non-US income tax compliance; work with external advisors to provide necessary information and review completed returns.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of required tax returns and compliance documents.
- Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision processes, including calculation and analysis of effective tax rate, deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowance, UTPs, and related provision activities in accordance with US GAAP.
- Support the gathering and analysis of financial data for tax compliance and provision purposes.
- Research and analyze tax technical issues and legislative changes affecting the company.
- Collaborate with accounting, finance, and external advisors to support accurate tax reporting and compliance.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the tax function.
Benefits
- Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of base salary.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Wellness benefits, including mental and financial health.
- Retirement savings through a 401(k).
- Paid time off for full-time employees, including 15 vacation days, 12 holiday and personal days in total, and 72 hours of sick time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
