Analyst, Tax, F&A, NA

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose better every day. At Kemira we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at

The Tax Specialist role reports within the Group Tax team in the Global Finance/CFO organization. The tax specialist position will manage US tax compliance and payment processes with a focus on indirect taxation. Group Tax is a part of Kemira CFO office which provides accurate and timely information and drives efficiency improvements through best-in-class finance & accounting and planning & controlling services as well as risk management treasury investor relations M&A operations and IT. This position reports to the Tax Manager Americas and is based in Atlanta Georgia.

Tax Specialists key responsibilities:

• Prepare and file sales and use taxation in over 40 state and local jurisdictions
• Manage other sales and use tax processes including Avalara reporting system
• Process property tax assessments and tax bills (including payments) timely and accurately
• Assist Tax Manager in tax reporting in accordance with IFRS and statutory regulations
• Manage governmental inquiries and audits of tax filings
• Assist in compliance of customer and vendor tax exemption certificates
• Research document and communicate indirect tax issues to Tax Manager and/or Management
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries on sales tax issues as needed
• Assist Group Tax team with intercompany pricing request for the Americas region

What youll bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in taxation accounting and/or finance
• 4 years experience as a tax consultant or in-house tax analyst with indirect taxation knowledge
• An independent mindset and strong analytical skills
• Good communication and co-operation skills
• Ability to work proactively and independently
• Experience with SAP and HFM desired

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality processes and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment as well as on fiber and renewable solutions enabling sustainability transformation for our 2024 Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.