Tax Analyst

Do you want to work for a stable, growing organization that reaches back more than 130 years? Our steel tube and pipe products have helped build landmarks and buildings in North America; Come build your career at Zekelman Industries! 

JOB SUMMARY 

Zekelman Industries seeks a Tax Analyst for the Z-Modular business division of Zekelman, located at Zekelman’s headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL.  Position reports to the Director of Tax and will receive hands-on training from the Director of Tax and Sr. Tax Analyst. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (start with Action Verb in 3rd case singular) 

• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.   
• Supports tax department in managing day-to-day tax and administrative matters related to Zekelman with a primary focus on the Z-Modular business division. 
• Assists tax department in performing simple income tax calculations for federal and state income tax filings and extensions. 
• Logs and pays quarterly and annual tax payments and collates data files for external consultants 
• Prepares data files to support various tax filings. 
• Performs basic research on a broad range of tax matters, including legislative update and developments. 
• Assists with registrations with the Secretary of State and Department of Revenue for new legal entities and jurisdictional activities. 
• Organizes and maintains electronic documentation for tax and legal departments. 
• Assists with inquiries and notices from various governmental agencies as well as supports on legal disputes and tax controversies. 
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned. 
• Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role. 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field 
• 1-2 year work experience. Some experience in public accounting preferred  

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES 

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and tax principles 
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge 
• Research skills 
• Ability to: 
• Be detail-oriented, conscientious, and systematic with a high-level of accuracy 
• Work under tight deadlines 
• Work independently without close supervision and be a self-starter 
• Work effectively with outside consultants 
• Must have excellent: 
• Organizational skills 
• Oral and written communication skills 
• Analytical skills 

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.