Indirect Tax Analyst

Responsibilities

• Timely completion and filing of Sales & Use tax returns
• Researching and reviewing tax law changes
• Supporting Sales & Use Tax Audits
• Preparing and filing the monthly, quarterly, and annual filings of sales & use tax returns for both domestic and Canada
• Gather data and prepare Business Licenses and assist with compliance, audits, planning, and other related items including but not limited to property tax and unclaimed property
• Prepare all sales and use tax registration requests, qualifications and maintenance of permits
• Respond to all state and local notices, assessments and inquiries
• Monitor the transaction tax accrual and payment G/L to ensure reconciling issues are resolved in a timely fashion
• Perform special projects such as refund claims, as needed
• Manage the completion of all check requests and EFT requests related to such reports
• Determine proper taxability of customers and transactions
• Aid in the preparation of work papers and/or gathering of existing information requested by state taxing authorities upon audit of the sales and use tax reports as required
• Respond to requests and complete research in a timely manner
• Research sales and use tax issues

Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Team player with proven ability to deal with multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously and effectively
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Experience with Sales and Use Tax return preparation software package (Vertex preferred)
• Tax research experience
• Proficient in MS office
• Familiarity with a mainframe-based ERP system such as MAPICS, MINCRON, and/or SAP
• Experience 1 – 3 years of sales tax experience of combined public accounting and/or Multi-state Corporation (manufacturing industry experience preferred)

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required (preferred programs - accounting, finance, or any related field)