Posting Type
Remote/Hybrid
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Senior Tax Analyst to join our corporate tax team. This role is ideal for a junior level tax professional (3–5 years) who is eager to develop deep, hands-on experience across a broad set of tax disciplines.We are especially interested in curious, high-initiative learners—professionals who not only want to build a strong technical tax foundation, but also want to deeply understand our business, products, supply chain, and financial drivers. The role will be a utility player supporting a wide range of tax accounting and compliance.
The ideal candidate thrives in a learning-oriented environment, asks thoughtful questions, and is excited by the opportunity to grow both tax expertise and business acumen through hands-on preparation and cross-functional exposure.
Job Description and Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Perform core components of income tax compliance, including work papers, forms, and supporting documentation in filing, and payment of corporate income taxes for jurisdictions Relativity operates. This includes US partnership and corporate income tax returns and various foreign corporate income tax and withholding tax returns
Support quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax accounting
Assist in cash tax and effective tax rate forecasting
Partner with in-house tax subject matter experts to assist in preparation of a variety of tax products, including but not limited to indirect tax, operational transfer pricing, fixed asset tax ledgers, tax credit supporting workpapers, etc.
Partner with senior team members to understand how tax interacts with the broader business
Participate in identifying opportunities to streamline workpapers, improve data quality, and enhance process consistency
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, and external advisors to build both tax and business context.
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree and Five Years’ Experience OR
Masters' Degree and Three Years’ Experience
3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent strongly preferred)
Solid foundational knowledge across domestic corporate income tax, tax accounting, and generalist tax concepts
Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to ask “why,” and desire to learn how our business and products operate
Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex data sets and reconcile differences
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort structuring workpapers and large datasets
Experience with Avalara tax software is a plus
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Effective communicator with the ability to ask good questions, interpret guidance, and document work clearly
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and interest in long-term development within corporate tax
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, and long-term incentives.
The expected salary range for this role is between following values:
$85,000 and $127,000The 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.
Suggested Skills:
Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IRS Regulations, Taxation Software, Tax Compliance, Taxes, Tax Law, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax ResearchTop Skills
Relativity Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
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