Tax Analyst

Ritchie Bros.

. Prepare, validate, and reconcile reports, schedules, and workpapers supporting sales and use and auction tax returns, including buyer sales tax refunds.

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeWestchester • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,020 - $79,990 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reconciling tax reports, managing compliance for various tax filings, and conducting technical tax research. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and tax software are essential for ensuring accuracy and efficiency in tax processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tax Compliance ManagementSales And Use Tax KnowledgeExcel ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsCommunication With Tax Authorities

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Hard Skills

Tax ReportingTax ResearchReconciliationData AnalysisIndirect Tax Compliance

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationCuriosity To Learn

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelOracleTax Software

Industry Keywords

Corporate TaxPublic AccountingSales TaxReal Estate TaxPersonal Property Tax

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, validate, and reconcile reports, schedules, and workpapers supporting sales and use and auction tax returns, including buyer sales tax refunds.
Support other indirect tax filings, including real estate tax and personal property tax.
Support Form 8300 filings and personal property and real estate tax compliance, including payments and documentation.
Prepare documentation for internal and external audits in line with internal controls.
Research and respond to tax notices and jurisdictional inquiries.
Contact state and local authorities to resolve account issues, confirm filing and payment status, and close open items.
Perform technical tax research as needed.
Partner with Accounts Payable, Treasury, Accounting, and branch operations to gather information and resolve tax questions.
Manage tax calendars, trackers, shared mailboxes, incoming tax mail, and mailing of returns and payments.
Analyze tax data for accuracy and unusual items, investigate discrepancies, and escalate compliance risks.
Streamline recurring reports, trackers, and workflows, and support other tax projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Working knowledge of sales and use or other state and local tax concepts preferred.
Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations) and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Oracle or tax software experience is a plus.
Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized; able to juggle recurring deadlines independently and as part of a team.
Clear, confident communicator with tax authorities and business partners.
Discretion with confidential taxpayer information and curiosity to learn new tax areas and systems.
1-2 years in corporate tax, public accounting, accounting, finance, or related compliance preferred; indirect tax experience is a plus.