Support Outside Service Provider’s filing of Federal excise tax, state and local sales/use and gross receipts and motor fuel tax returns
Reconcile related tax accounts
Analyze transactional data to ensure correct taxability and proper tax collection
Maintain and update tax rates
Assist with sales/use and motor fuel tax audits by gathering documentation, supporting Outside Service Providers and responding to auditors
Monitor changes in tax law and assess their impact to the company
Research state and local sales/use and motor fuels tax laws
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy and reduce outside professional fees in the indirect tax function
Maintain and update customer sales tax exemption certificates in Vertex software
Provide guidance to internal teams – Customer billing and Accounts Receivable, Supply Chain and Accounts Payable
Communicate with Governmental taxing authorities to resolve notices and inquiries.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (required) in Accounting, Tax, Business Administration or similar area of study, or High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Three (3) years of tax experience in either public accounting or similar areas of industry
Experience in Federal taxation with background in ASC 740
CorpTax provision and tax compliance software experience preferred
General ledger software experience preferred
Intermediate/Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong Analytical and Organization Skills
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to think independently and take initiative