Sr Income Tax Analyst
W.W. Grainger
Sr Income Tax Analyst
Date: Dec 29, 2025
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 326289
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 maintenance, 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 www.grainger.com.
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
The Senior Income Tax Analyst manages state income tax compliance and reporting, including preparing and analyzing tax files and schedules while partnering with our Big Four co‑sourcing provider and external auditors. The role supports quarterly and annual state corporate income tax provision reporting under US GAAP (ASC 740), researches and interprets complex tax issues, and monitors legislative changes to assess potential impacts. The analyst interfaces with cross‑functional teams to gather information, communicate tax implications, and assist with audit defense, tax planning, and other strategic projects. Additionally, the position drives process improvements by preparing analytics for internal and external partners and leveraging technology tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
You Will
- Prepares and analyzes state tax files and schedules by applying established compliance standards to ensure accuracy and partners with Big Four co‑sourcing providers and external auditors to maintain alignment and transparency.
- Monitors and analyzes changes in tax legislation to proactively identify potential impacts on Grainger’s operations and recommends adjustments to maintain compliance and mitigate risk.
- Researches and interprets complex tax issues to provide clear guidance on applying tax law to specific facts and transactions, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Prepares and assists with quarterly and annual state corporate income tax provision reporting under US GAAP and ASC 740 rules to support accurate financial statements and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluates state tax legislation changes to determine income tax accounting implications and communicates findings to stakeholders for timely action.
- Interfaces with cross-functional teams and business partners to gather necessary data and explain potential tax impacts, fostering collaboration and informed planning.
- Supports audit defense, tax planning, and other tax projects by providing documentation and analysis that strengthen compliance and strategic positioning.
- Develops analytics for internal and external partners and leverages technology tools to optimize processes, driving efficiency and accuracy while assessing emerging solutions for continuous improvement.
You Have
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, finance, taxation or related field required
- 3+ years Income tax or related experience required
- 3+ years State Income experience as applicable with public accounting or large multi-national corporations preferred
- Financial and operating management. (Beginner proficiency)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products specifically Word, PowerPoint and Excel including Power Query. (Intermediate proficiency)
- Familiar with Corporate Tax concepts and principles. (Beginner proficiency)
- Corptax, Alterx, Power BI, Smartsheet and Microsoft Co-Pilot skills preferred. (Beginner proficiency)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire preferred
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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