Sales & Use Tax Analyst (Charlotte, NC)

About the role

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

Responsibilities

• Explain taxability position for variety of issues and all states in a clear and concise manner to branches, credit reps, and external customers
• Maintain a high standard of customer service when fielding phone calls and emails from internal and external sources regarding taxability, exemption certificates, invoice tax rates and sales tax processes
• Aid in research regarding product taxability
• Review, analyze, and summarize data from internal systems, external sources, and available research tools to support taxability and compliance determinations
• Maintain exemption certificate management process
• Work with business units to ensure timely, complete, and accurate information is obtained and provided to support tax return filings
• Monitor and retain business operation notifications
• Issue and monitor sales tax credit memos
• Aid in monthly sales and use tax compliance process

Requirements

• BS degree in accounting, finance or business, or comparable work experience
• 1-2 years sales tax experience with a multi-state corporation, accounting or law firm preferred
• Experience with accounting and tax systems (RentalMan/Lawson preferred)
• Demonstrated Microsoft Office skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review data, identify discrepancies, research issues, and summarize findings
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet stated deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with tax data, customer records, exemption certificates, invoices, and compliance deadlines
• Ability to evaluate system-generated results, research outputs, and technology-assisted recommendations for accuracy and completeness
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a team to achieve a common goal
• Excellent writing, verbal, and communication skills
• Sense of urgency and ability to work independently
• Desire to learn new skills and processes, with the ability to adapt to new technologies, workflow tools, and evolving department processes
• Technical experience with any of the following is a plus: Alteryx, Python, Snowflake, SQL, VBA, or similar reporting, data, or automation tools
• Experience in leasing/rental industry helpful