Senior Sales and Use Tax Analyst

Are you looking for a hybrid or remote work opportunity? Are you interested in a workplace that allows for flexibility in your day? Are you ready for a workplace that provides benefits that suit your needs?
We are seeking a Senior Sales and Use Tax Analyst with experience, technical knowledge, continuous improvement mindset and communication skills to join the Relativity Tax Team. The highly motivated candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient operations for Relativity by optimizing processes, data analysis and technology. This position will work closely with Tax, Accounting, Sales, IT, Legal, Tax Jurisdictions and External Providers. This role reports to the Director, Tax.
At this time we are seeking candidates in the Chicago, IL area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for indirect taxes including sales and use tax, VAT, GST, research escheatment, process all property taxes and any other applicable matters
• Prepare tax exemption certificates and ensure compliance with all indirect tax requirement
• Conduct tax reviews for self-assessment, perform routine month-end close tax balance sheet account reconciliations, and all other ad-hoc requests
• Provide expertise for AP and AR groups on payables and receivables in anticipation of new or evolving business practices or tax legislation
• Support indirect tax audits, respond to all regulatory agencies regarding support and documentation requests

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree in accounting or tax (preferred but not required)
• 5+ years’ experience successfully managing sales and use tax required
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in a timely manner with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be local to Illinois and/or within the Central Standard Time Zone
• Detail oriented, ability to meet deadlines
• Robust technology skills, using tax software and general ledger systems – preference for Avalara, Sage Intacct, Salesforce and Concur systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 
• Ability to deliver results under pressure with competing priorities
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
• Ability to function as a leader and team player
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Compensation

• Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.  


• This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus target of 10%, and long-term incentives. The expected salary range for this role is between $85,000 and $127,000. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position. 

Relativity is a diverse workplace with different skills and life experiences—and we love and celebrate those differences. We believe that employees are happiest when they're empowered to be their full, authentic selves, regardless how you identify. Benefit Highlights: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plansParental leave for primary and secondary caregiversFlexible work arrangementsTwo, week-long company breaks per yearUnlimited time offLong-term incentive programTraining investment program Transparency in Coverage InformationThe Transparency in Coverage Final Rule requires disclosure of the negotiated rates with in-network providers and the historic allowed amounts paid to out-of-network providers, for all health plans available to employers. Files containing this information for the plans covered are published on this page.Link: https://www.bcbsil.com/asomrf?EIN=123456789 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.