Job Description

Work Location Type:   Hybrid   

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $85,300.00 to $142,200.00.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Taxes, the Senior Income Tax Analyst plays an important role within the tax department. The Senior Income Tax Analyst will be part of a 4 person federal tax team and will primarily be responsible for preparation of the quarterly and annual reporting of the global corporate income tax provision for US GAAP under ASC 740 rules and supporting the US federal income tax compliance and reporting process, which includes support to our co-sourcing partner in the preparation and related calculations and workpapers for our federal income tax compliance and tax returns. The Senior Tax Analyst will collaborate with team members to assist and provide guidance on U.S. federal tax matters and will participate in various projects and strategic initiatives. This position is Hybrid requiring 50% of time onsite at the Lake Forest, IL headquarters. 

You Will

• Preparation of the quarterly and annual reporting of the global corporate income tax provision for US GAAP under ASC 740 rules
• Monitor and analyze US GAAP/SEC requirements on income tax accounting and impacts from US tax legislation changes on income tax accounting
• Preparation and analysis of federal tax files and schedules and directly interface with our Big Four co-sourcing compliance partner and our external auditors
• Monitor and analyze changes in US tax legislation and determine impact to Grainger
• Research and interpret complex tax issues and apply tax law to specific facts and transactions
• Assist in special projects
• Directly interface with cross functional teams and business partners to obtain appropriate information and communicate tax impacts
• Prepare analytics for internal and external partners
• Operate and optimize technology tools, systems, and processes while evaluating emerging solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy

You Have

• B.A/B.S. in Accounting/Finance required
• CPA preferred
• 3+ years related experience
• Federal tax experience with Public accounting or large multi-national corporations strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products required, specifically Microsoft Word, advanced Microsoft Excel including Power Query, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Corp Tax experience strongly preferred
• Alteryx, Power BI, Smartsheet and Co-Pilot skills preferred/open to learning
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written effective communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

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