Tax Specialist

Itron

Job Location:

Liberty Lake, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

We believe the way we manage energy and water will define this century. By joining Itron youll help ensure these vital resources are available for future generations. As a technology company serving the Utilities & Energy sector we are customercentric innovative and accountable in how we operateand our tax function plays a critical role in enabling that mission.

The Tax Specialist (Sales & Use Tax) is responsible for ensuring accurate compliant and efficient selfassessed use tax and sales tax processes. This role partners closely with the business to apply tax rules correctly across systems transactions and jurisdictions leveraging automation and data to support scalable growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Own the accuracy and compliance of selfassessed use tax while supporting sales tax and GST obligations in a collaborative customerfocused environment
Apply indepth knowledge of sales and use tax laws including exemptions across a wide range of goods and services
Prepare and file monthly quarterly and annual U.S. sales and use tax returns and Canadian GST returns with accountability and attention to detail
Analyze large volumes of transaction data to identify risks anomalies and opportunities for process improvement and automation
Partner crossfunctionally with procurement accounts payable IT and external vendors to ensure Vertex and Oracle correctly calculate sales use and GST tax
Manage and respond to vendor exemption certificate requests in a timely serviceoriented manner
Research complex sales and use tax matters including managed services SaaS offerings and marketplace facilitator rules and clearly communicate findings
Support tax audits by gathering documentation responding to information requests and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Perform testing in Vertex related to new software releases and changes in tax rules ensuring agile and accurate system updates
Reconcile sales and use tax accounts investigate discrepancies and drive resolutions with ownership and transparency
Assist with system implementations upgrades and continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability

Required Skills & Experience

2 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance research or related tax roles
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to evaluate large data sets using technology
Experience using tools such as Excel (including pivot tables) Power BI Alteryx or similar data management and analytics platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to business partners
Detailoriented accountable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced technologydriven environment

Preferred Skills & Experience

Working knowledge of Vertex O Series and Oracle ERP systems
Experience supporting or leading use tax automation initiatives
Familiarity with sales and use tax implications for SaaS managed services and marketplace facilitator models
Prior experience in the Utilities Energy or technology sectors
Demonstrated passion for innovation continuous improvement and building efficient scalable tax processes

Location: Hybrid position based out of the Liberty Lake WA office with two days onsite per week
Travel: 010%
Physical Demands: Typical office environment with no special physical requirements

Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial social health and wellbeing programs paid vacation 401k matching employee stock purchase program hybrid work schedule and more!

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences dont perfectly align with every requirement we encourage you to apply the end you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidates starting wage will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply please contact a recruiting representative at 1- or email .

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency build resilience and deliver safe reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence we connect people data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world:

Required Experience:

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.We believe the way we manage energy and water will define this century. By joining Itron youll help ensure these vital r...

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Duties and Responsibilities

Own the accuracy and compliance of selfassessed use tax while supporting sales tax and GST obligations in a collaborative customerfocused environment
Apply indepth knowledge of sales and use tax laws including exemptions across a wide range of goods and services
Prepare and file monthly quarterly and annual U.S. sales and use tax returns and Canadian GST returns with accountability and attention to detail
Analyze large volumes of transaction data to identify risks anomalies and opportunities for process improvement and automation
Partner crossfunctionally with procurement accounts payable IT and external vendors to ensure Vertex and Oracle correctly calculate sales use and GST tax
Manage and respond to vendor exemption certificate requests in a timely serviceoriented manner
Research complex sales and use tax matters including managed services SaaS offerings and marketplace facilitator rules and clearly communicate findings
Support tax audits by gathering documentation responding to information requests and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Perform testing in Vertex related to new software releases and changes in tax rules ensuring agile and accurate system updates
Reconcile sales and use tax accounts investigate discrepancies and drive resolutions with ownership and transparency
Assist with system implementations upgrades and continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability

Required Skills & Experience

2 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance research or related tax roles
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to evaluate large data sets using technology
Experience using tools such as Excel (including pivot tables) Power BI Alteryx or similar data management and analytics platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to business partners
Detailoriented accountable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced technologydriven environment

Preferred Skills & Experience

Working knowledge of Vertex O Series and Oracle ERP systems
Experience supporting or leading use tax automation initiatives
Familiarity with sales and use tax implications for SaaS managed services and marketplace facilitator models
Prior experience in the Utilities Energy or technology sectors
Demonstrated passion for innovation continuous improvement and building efficient scalable tax processes