Tax Accountant - Indirect Tax

About the role

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world. CULTURE IS KING AT POET We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

The Tax Accountant supports the company’s indirect tax functions. This includes sales and use tax, property tax, excise tax, gross receipts tax, and other state and local taxes. The tax accountant is a member of the corporate tax department and is involved in indirect tax compliance, tax planning and decision-making throughout the year, working as part of a team to accomplish goals. If tax accounting interests you but a tax season doesn’t, then this job is for you! This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns for a diverse portfolio of entities across multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Prepare and file state and local property tax returns, including gathering supporting documentation, maintaining filing calendars, and ensuring timely compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Assist with property tax compliance activities.
• Prepare and file federal and state excise tax returns, ensuring accurate reporting and timely remittance of tax liabilities.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, including gathering documentation and responding to information requests.
• Monitor, respond to, and assist in resolving notices and correspondence from tax jurisdictions, including sales, property, and excise tax matters.
• Utilize industry-leading tax research software to research indirect tax issues and identify applicable tax authorities, regulations, and guidance.
• Maintain and optimize POET’s sales tax engine to support accurate tax determination and ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Procurement to ensure proper tax classification and treatment of transactions and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Participate in formal and hands-on training opportunities to develop technical