Tax Accounting Analyst / Senior Tax Accounting Analyst
Northbrook, IL - Hybrid
Company Overview
Hilco Global, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, is a diversified financial services company that delivers integrated professional services and capital solutions that help clients maximize value and drive performance across the retail, commercial and industrial, real estate, manufacturing, brand and intellectual property sectors, and more. Hilco Global provides a range of customized solutions to healthy, stressed, and distressed companies to resolve complex situations and enhance long-term enterprise value.
Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing strategic advice and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has more than 850 professionals operating on four continents. Visit www.hilcoglobal.com.
Position Overview
The Tax Accounting Analyst is responsible for gathering, reconciling, and analyzing financial data across multiple U.S. and foreign legal entities to support the company’s tax compliance and reporting processes. This role requires deep understanding of debits and credits, strong analytical discipline, and the ability to translate accounting information into tax‑ready data. The individual will work closely with Tax, Accounting, and Finance teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of entity‑level financial information used in U.S.
federal, state, and international tax filings.
Key Responsibilities
- Extract trial balances, general ledger detail, and other financial data from Workday and local ERP systems for multiple domestic and foreign entities.
- Consolidate entity‑level financial information into standardized tax reporting templates.
- Perform detailed GAAP-to-Tax reconciliations, including identifying book‑tax differences and preparing supporting schedules.
- Analyze revenue, expense, balance sheet, and intercompany activity to ensure proper classification for tax purposes.
- Support tax compliance teams with data requests for federal, state, and international income tax returns.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining tax basis balance sheets.
- Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in coordination with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and local finance teams.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline data flow and increase automation where possible.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Strong foundational knowledge of debits, credits, and financial statement mechanics.
- 2–5+ years of experience in corporate accounting, tax accounting, audit, or a related field.
- Experience working with Workday or another ERP system preferred.
- Ability to analyze large data sets and identify inconsistencies or anomalies.
- Proficiency with Excel; experience with Alteryx, PowerQuery, or data analytics tools a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working with cross‑functional teams.
Annual base salary gross: $65,000-80,000. The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end of Hilco’s salary for this position based on geography. Actual base salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base pay is one component of Hilco’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include cash bonuses, long term incentives, health insurance, accident and life insurance, and retirement benefits. Hilco Global is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates will be considered on merits and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender, veteran, or disability status.Hilco Global strives to comply with all applicable local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.
In addition, Hilco Global is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. https://hilcoglobal.com/careers-about/
