Tax Analyst

Position Specific Requirements

• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns across multiple states; support related government audits by responding to notices meeting with auditors and researching relevant tax positions
• Coordinate with external consultants and gather information needed to prepare property tax returns pay property tax bills and support related government audits.
  
• Collaborate closely with plant personnel and corporate finance to obtain fixed asset invoice and general ledger information needed for tax filings; respond to plant inquiries on tax and depreciation matters; and reconcile tax data to the financial records.
• Manage the fixed asset tax depreciation process including maintaining tax basis and book/tax differences and responding to plant inquiries regarding the SAGE depreciation system.
• Complete compliance requirements for U.S. domestic incentives including tracking compliance obligations and reporting deadlines and assist in negotiating incentives with state and local agencies.
• Identify sales and use and property tax savings opportunities and implement related business process improvements.
• Stay current on tax law changes and regulatory pronouncements and assess their impact on the Company
• Identify and implement technology and automation improvements within business processes.
• Develop direct tax skills by assisting with U.S. federal state and local income tax returns R&D tax credit studies and international tax forms such as Forms 5471.
• Assist with other tax projects as needed.

Education

• BA/BS in Accounting CPA or similar experience

Experience

• 2 years of tax experience
• Sales and use tax experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Property tax experience
• Experience using Hyperion financial systems preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Curiosity and a strong willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent analytical skills motivation and confidence to address issues independently.