Supervisor, Non-Income Tax

Work Location Type: Hybrid  

Req Number  330076

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 $88,000.00 – $146,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

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.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

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Grainger Benefits

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.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Position Details

The Supervisor, Non-Income Tax oversees operational tax compliance activities, including business licenses, annual reports, sales and use tax, and related audit support for Grainger and applicable subsidiaries. The role manages day-to-day tax processes, ensures accurate filings and financial reporting, and supports audit readiness through disciplined documentation and issue resolution. The position partners with internal stakeholders, external providers, and tax authorities to maintain compliance and reduce risk exposure. The role also leads and develops a small team while driving process consistency, controls, and continuous improvement. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from the Chicago, IL or Lake Forest, IL offices 50% of the time.

You Will

• Oversee business license, annual report, and related operational tax compliance activities for Grainger and applicable subsidiaries.
• Leads sales and use tax compliance processes, including return preparation, review, filing support, and provider coordination.
• Manages operational tax audits by coordinating data requests, reviewing support, analyzing adjustments, and recommending resolution actions.
• Oversee sales and use tax financial reporting activities, including reserve maintenance, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Monitors property tax and unclaimed property compliance requirements and coordinates filings, audits, and issue resolution as needed.
• Documents audit outcomes, identifies root causes, and drives process improvements that reduce recurring compliance risk and exposure.
• Leads, coaches, and develops tax team members while assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting capability growth.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or related field required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 5+ years supporting sales and use tax compliance and audits within a large, multi‑state or publicly traded organization, including business licenses, annual reports, and other operational taxes required
• 3+ years preparing and analyzing audit documentation, evaluating auditor adjustments, and supporting audit resolution activities required
• 1+ years Prior experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others preferred
• 1+ year experience with SAP, Vertex, data analytics, or visualization tools preferred
• Knowledge of state and local non-income tax laws, including sales and use, business license, and similar operational taxes.
• Experience applying tax regulations to business transactions, audit support, compliance reporting, and issue resolution.
• Knowledge of tax technology, enterprise systems, and Microsoft Excel used to support compliance, reporting, and documentation.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and tax authorities to manage filings, audits, and compliance inquiries.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire preferred

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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.