Tax Associate

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across United States and conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) a premier provider of commercial door frame and hardware solutions FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide.

Together FBM and UDHGs 8000 Team Members are committed to operational excellence innovation and employee development. By combining scale specialty expertise and a customer-first mindset we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors builders and project teams across diverse markets. As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowes we are investing in strong forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Position Overview

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM)Tax Associate is responsible for supporting the organizations tax operations by ensuring accuracy compliance and timely execution of tax-related processes and reporting. This role supports the business through detailed analysis cross-functional collaboration and responsive support to internal stakeholders while maintaining a high level of customer service and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

• Review and approve customer sales tax exemption and resale certificates
• Process tax adjustments for valid non-taxable sales within the ERP system (Infor CSD)
• Prepare and maintain sales tax resale certificates for suppliers as needed
• Research and interpret exemption certificate requirements in accordance with state and local tax regulations

• Maintain and update sales tax exemption and resale certificate data systems
• Ensure accuracy and organization of tax-related records and supporting documentation
• Support reporting and audit readiness activities related to sales tax compliance

• Utilize internal systems including Infor CSD Blackline and Power BI
• Support accounting workflows and assist with process improvements related to tax operations
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate tax handling and system data integrity

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external customers to resolve tax-related questions and documentation requests
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization regarding sales tax matters and compliance requirements
• Provide high levels of customer service through responsiveness accuracy and professionalism

• Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned to support departmental and corporate objectives
• Support company values in the areas of Safety Customer Focus Teamwork Integrity and being a Company of Choice for employees and customers
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Tax and corporate objectives

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field preferred or equivalent experience
• 25 years of corporate accounting or sales tax experience in a multi-unit multi-state organization preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including formulas VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Experience in construction or building materials distribution industry preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to quickly learn ERP systems accounting workflows and reporting/analytics tools (Infor CSD Blackline Power BI)
• Commitment to teamwork integrity customer service and operational excellence

• Base: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Bonus: 10% Target Bonus
• Total Compensation (Base Bonus): The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $56000 - $72000
• Equity: This role is not eligible for equity opportunities awards or grants

• Medical Dental and Vision plans with leading national providers
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company Provided Basic Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Critical illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) plan with generous company match

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed please contact Human Resources at .

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days starting on the initial post date reflected above.