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Consultant - Transaction Tax Compliance

Ryan
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant - Transaction Tax Compliance position at Ryan?

Why Ryan?

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Award-Winning Culture
  • Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
  • 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
  • Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
  • Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
  • Fertility Assistance Program
  • Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service


The Consultant, Tax Compliance Services (“Consultant”) performs the duties of the client’s sales tax department, which includes preparation of the monthly state and local sales and use tax returns. The Consultant will interact with all levels of the team (Senior Consultant, Team Leader, Director, and Principal) and will correspond with the clients through e-mail and telephone on a daily basis throughout compliance season.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People

  • Create a positive team member experience.
  • Prepares and updates agendas for client and team status calls.


Client

  • Corresponds with clients regarding the status of projects.


Value

  • Prepares sales and use tax returns using compliance software.
  • Processes Internet filings of tax returns.
  • Reconciles sales and use tax payable accounts.
  • Manipulates tax data in Microsoft® Excel and/or Access.
  • Maintains control documents in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and/or Access.
  • Prepares journal entries.
  • Reconciles bank statements.
  • Prepares checks.
  • Resolves notices and assessments from taxing authorities.
  • Assists with filing and maintaining business licenses.
  • Prepares compliance process documentation for new clients.
  • Identifies and implements process improvements.
  • Transitions new clients to the Firm’s technology solutions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Finance, or Business Administration. Must have 6 hours of Accounting with a 2.8 GPA or higher, and a Major GPA of 2.8 or higher. Zero to two years related experience.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills in Microsoft® Word and Internet navigation and research, and intermediate skills in Excel. Beginner-level skills are also necessary in Microsoft® Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.

Certificates And Licenses

Valid driver’s license preferred.

Valid Passport is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

  • Standard indoor working environment.
  • Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
  • Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone.
  • Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone.
  • Independent travel requirement: Up to 10-20%.


Compensation

For certain California based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $74,800.00 - $93,500.00

For other California based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $68,600.00 - $85,800.00

For Colorado based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $65,500.00 - $81,950.00

For Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $68,600.00 - $85,800.00

For other Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $65,500.00 - $81,950.00

For New York based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $74,800.00 - $93,500.00

For other New York based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $62,300.00 - $77,550.00

For Washington based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $68,600.00 - $85,800.00

The Company makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience.

Roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Salary : $62,300 - $93,500

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