The Tax Analyst will report directly to the Senior Tax Manager and is responsible for the sales tax compliance process, which includes preparing accruals and journal entries, examining returns for accuracy, and maintaining the sales tax engine. The ideal candidate will become the Company’s point person for sales tax matters and will comfortably answer questions posed by internal and external customers; will pro-actively identify areas for improvement and will be able to explain the effect of legislation on the Company. To succeed in this role, the candidate must possess sound technical experience as well as strong organization, communication, and people skills.
Key Accountabilities
Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns, accruals and journal entries and remit tax due.
Reconcile sales tax accounts and returns to underlying details.
Maintain the sales tax engine and ensure proposed and enacted legislative updates are communicated in a timely manner to Senior Tax Manager.
Perform sales tax research using sources such as state and local tax statutes, tax research software, regulations, code/administrative authority, and reputable tax articles; explain findings concisely and accurately to Senior Tax Manager, accounting and finance personnel, and plant Controllers.
Answer questions expediently and accurately from internal and external parties.
Assist with state tax notice and state audit resolution.
Examine sales tax exemption certificates for accuracy and completeness; work with interested parties in resolving outstanding issues, and document and process valid certificates.
Assist with other tax projects as needed, which may be in the areas of income and property tax.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Job Specific Technical Requirements
- 1-year sales and use tax experience in Corporate Tax or Public Accounting
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- SAP and Onesource sales tax experience, a plus
- Proficient user of Excel
Required
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1-year sales and use tax experience in Corporate Tax or Public Accounting
Required