Tax Accounting Analyst/Senior Analyst

Hilco Global • Northbrook, IL

26d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Tax Accounting Analyst / Senior Tax Accounting Analyst Northbrook, IL - Hybrid Company Overview Hilco Global, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, is a diversified financial services company that delivers integrated professional services and capital solutions that help clients maximize value and drive performance across the retail, commercial and industrial, real estate, manufacturing, brand and intellectual property sectors, and more. Hilco Global provides a range of customized solutions to healthy, stressed, and distressed companies to resolve complex situations and enhance long-term enterprise value. Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing strategic advice and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has more than 850 professionals operating on four continents. Visit www.hilcoglobal.com . Position Overview The Tax Accounting Analyst is responsible for gathering, reconciling, and analyzing financial data across multiple U.S. and foreign legal entities to support the company’s tax compliance and reporting processes. This role requires deep understanding of debits and credits, strong analytical discipline, and the ability to translate accounting information into tax‑ready data. The individual will work closely with Tax, Accounting, and Finance teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of entity‑level financial information used in U.S. federal, state, and international tax filings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Strong foundational knowledge of debits, credits, and financial statement mechanics.
• 2–5+ years of experience in corporate accounting, tax accounting, audit, or a related field.
• Experience working with Workday or another ERP system preferred.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and identify inconsistencies or anomalies.
• Proficiency with Excel; experience with Alteryx, PowerQuery, or data analytics tools a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Extract trial balances, general ledger detail, and other financial data from Workday and local ERP systems for multiple domestic and foreign entities.
• Consolidate entity‑level financial information into standardized tax reporting templates.
• Perform detailed GAAP-to-Tax reconciliations, including identifying book‑tax differences and preparing supporting schedules.
• Analyze revenue, expense, balance sheet, and intercompany activity to ensure proper classification for tax purposes.
• Support tax compliance teams with data requests for federal, state, and international income tax returns.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining tax basis balance sheets.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in coordination with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and local finance teams.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline data flow and increase automation where possible.

Benefits

• Other rewards and benefits include cash bonuses, long term incentives, health insurance, accident and life insurance, and retirement benefits.
• Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level