Senior Tax Accountant

Vivid Seats•Chicago, IL

4d•$85,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will play a central role in supporting critical functions of our marketplace business and company financial operations. You will oversee numerous aspects of our tax compliance and reporting, ensure the completion of business-critical responsibilities, and design and implement solutions to new challenges. This role is part of a dynamic accounting environment and provides an exciting opportunity to expand your familiarity with different tax topics and collaborate across different departments in our company. The successful candidate can manage many responsibilities simultaneously, thinks critically to solve new challenges, and is a team player willing to help where needed.

Requirements

2+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to indirect tax compliance and multi-state issues
Thorough understanding of tax compliance cycles, as well as general accounting principles; CPA or Masters in Accounting preferred
Phenomenal attention to detail and obsession with accuracy
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience with large data sets and advanced functions
Intrinsic desire to complete challenging tasks and take on new responsibilities
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

CPA or Masters in Accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance across numerous indirect tax jurisdictions and regimes.
Serves as the primary point of contact for our indirect tax function with outside tax specialists.
Monitors and maintains our sales tax compliance software Vertex.
Research and analyze complex indirect tax issues.
Monitors state and local sales and income tax developments.
Works with the Director of Tax to review quarterly and annual income tax provision and compliance.
Responds to sales and use tax and income tax notices.
Works closely with colleagues to seamlessly integrate tax compliance into our business operations.
Oversees the reconciliation of tax accounts and gathering of supporting data for use in internal and external audits.
Develops complex solutions to changing tax regulations or evolving business needs.
Conducts special tax research projects as needed.