Tax Accountant

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Tax Accountant focusing on state and local tax compliance at S&C Electric. Engaging in federal income tax preparation and interaction within the corporate finance and accounting function.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,920 - $97,885 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparation of state and local sales/use and property tax returns and supporting documentation.
Monthly preparation of multiple Chicago tax returns and use tax accrual Journal Entry.
Maintenance of customer sales tax exemption database, and follow-up with customers and suppliers regarding sales/use tax issues.
Management and successful resolution of state and local tax audits.
Research and resolution of complex tax issues impacting S&C business transactions.
Assist with preparation of federal income tax return.
Preparation of and supporting and document gathering for state income/franchise tax returns.
Preparation of responses to jurisdictional tax notices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Finance required,
3 plus years of progressive accounting or finance experience with experience in state and local tax compliance required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and experience using income tax preparation software; experience with Oracle is also preferred.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
Aptitude to independently research and resolve complex tax issues.
Strong written, verbal, and inter-personal communication skills
MST or CPA highly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

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Hard Skills & Tools

state and local sales tax returnsproperty tax returnstax compliancefederal income tax return preparationincome/franchise tax returnstax audits managementtax issue resolutiontax documentation preparationuse tax accrualcustomer sales tax exemption management

Soft Skills

independent researchproblem-solvingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceMSTCPA