Provide support for sales and use tax audits, prepare tax filings and auditor responses, analyze tax laws, implement tax filing/audit projects, collaborate with internal teams and external consultants, serve as tax liaison, support M&A and tax planning, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvements and best-practice policies to minimize tax liability.
Company Description
Responsible for providing support on sales and use tax audits. Actively monitors developments within business operations and provide recommendations on related tax matters. Collaborates with other Corporate Departments as necessary. Assists in minimizing tax liability through best practices and knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Provides proficiency within a tax function by interpreting business issues and applying best practices. Assists in solving tax problems and serves as an experienced resource to provide new perspective.
Job Description- Prepares tax filings and/or responses to tax auditor inquiries and analyzes various tax laws, regulations, and procedures.
- Responsible for implementing projects related to tax filings and audits. Analyzes and summarizes tax information and prepares reports.
- Collaborates with internal departments and external consultants, as required.
- Serves as the tax liaison to business units/subsidiaries.
- Assists and participates in the transition planning and implementation of procedures for new tax processes.
- Provides changes or enhancements to ensure “best practice” policies and procedures to gain synergies across all lines of business units.
- Supports team in the formulation of analyses and recommendations relating to assigned tax area.
- Participates in projects and process improvements for the department.
- Mentors and develops tax analysis.
- Third party audit requests are in compliance with government regulations and contract terms. Addresses issues / claims and corrects error root-causes.
- Maintains active communication of tax results and issues.
- Assists and participates in mergers acquisitions, and tax planning initiatives.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Walgreens Deerfield, Illinois, USA Office
Our headquarters is located in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, IL. We also have a newly designed office space at the former US Post Office on Van Buren in downtown Chicago. We have remote, hybrid and office based positions.
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We're located in the heart of Chicago close to transportation (personal and public) and many restaurants and entertainment options. Our office also features a mini Walgreens store, on site gym, rooftop deck and more!
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