Senior Tax & Treasury Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Chicago

Compensation: $100,000 - $137,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Income Tax Provision: Prepare and support the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including deferred tax analysis, uncertain tax positions, and related financial statement disclosures. 
• Tax Compliance: Manage U.S. federal, state, and international income tax compliance, working with external advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings, extensions, and estimated payments. 
• Indirect Tax: Oversee sales & use tax, VAT, and GST compliance for our SaaS offerings, including nexus monitoring, taxability analysis, return filings, and exemption certificate management. 
• Transfer Pricing & Intercompany: Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany charge calculations, partnering with Accounting to ensure intercompany transactions are properly recorded and settled. 
• Audits & Notices: Serve as the primary point of contact for tax notices, inquiries, and audits; gather support and coordinate responses with advisors and taxing authorities. 
• Tax Accounting & Close: Prepare and review tax-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals as part of the month-end and year-end close. 

• Cash Management: Monitor daily cash positions across global bank accounts and execute funding, intercompany transfers, and payments in line with approval policies. 
• Banking Administration: Manage bank relationships and account administration, including account openings/closures, KYC requests, signatory updates, and bank portal access. 
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate and streamline tax and treasury workflows within NetSuite, banking platforms, and tax engines; maintain SOPs. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: 3+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and/or corporate tax within a multinational company; 5+ years for Manager-level candidates. 
• Technical Tax Knowledge: Working knowledge of ASC 740, U.S. federal and multistate corporate income tax, and indirect tax (sales & use, VAT/GST). 
• Treasury Exposure: Hands-on experience with, or strong interest in, cash management and banking operations. 
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• Analytical Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Communication & Collaboration: Clear written and verbal communication; able to explain tax and cash matters to non-tax stakeholders and manage external advisors effectively. 

• Certifications: CPA (or actively pursuing); MST, or CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) a plus. 
• International Tax: Exposure to U.S. international tax concepts (e.g., GILTI, FDII) and multinational structures; familiarity with emerging areas such as Pillar Two is a plus. 
• Tax Technology: Experience with tax engines (e.g., Avalara, Vertex) and provision tools (e.g., OneSource, Longview). 

Benefits

• Health & Financial Security:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pre-tax transit and parking benefits
• Time Off & Flexibility:
  • Enjoy the best of both worlds: the energy and collaboration of in-person work, combined with the convenience and focus of remote days. This is a hybrid position requiring three days of in-office collaboration per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining two days. Our hybrid model is designed to balance individual flexibility with the benefits of in-person collaboration, enhanced team cohesion, spontaneous innovation, hands-on mentorship opportunities and strengthens our company culture.
  • 22 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with the option to roll over unused days.
  • One dedicated day per year for volunteering.
  • Two professional development days per year to allow uninterrupted professional development.
  • An additional PTO day added during milestone anniversary years.
  • Robust paid holiday schedule with early dismissal.
  • Generous parental leave for all parents (including adoptive parents).
• Work-Life Support & Resources:
  • Budget for tech accessories, including monitors, headphones, keyboards, and other office equipment.
  • Backup child and pet care, as well as tutoring services.
  • Milestone anniversary bonuses.
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks:
  • Stipend and subsidy contributions toward personally-owned cell phones
  • Contributions for gym memberships and health/wellness initiatives.
  • Discounted healthcare premiums.
  • Healthy meal delivery program subsidies.