Tax Analyst-Audit and Appeals

Position Summary

The Tax Analyst is an integral member of the Fleet Services Organization. This dynamic position will be responsible for providing analysis and recommendations on various tax issues in the defense of audits, in the sales, use and property tax disciplines with a focus on credits and incentives. Additionally, this position will assist with research, and tax planning.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform sales & use, FET, property and fuel/mileage tax audits, including negotiating with auditors and interfacing with taxing jurisdictions.
• Perfect appeals and refund claims.
• The position will require the ability to design, develop, implement, and maintain databases to ensure process compliance requirements and efficiencies are met.
• The ability to query, analyze data, and map detailed processes coupled with analytical skills will enable the associate to draw clear and concise conclusions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage audit support requests with customers, vendors and related companies
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• 2 years of tax experience preferred
• A Bachelor's degree is required, CPA or Masters in Taxation is preferred
• Ability to understand sales, use and property tax
• Strong communication skills required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint
• Experience with AS400 and/or Savvion preferred

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
• The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.