Senior Tax Specialist

Senior Tax Specialist

L-H Battery Company, Inc., located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is a joint venture of LG Energy Solution and Honda to manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries. Products from L-H Battery power a variety of innovative energy storage applications. Established in 2023, L-H Battery is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

Summary: The Senior Tax Specialist leads complex tax compliance activities, manages multi-state tax obligations, and supports tax strategy for a large-size manufacturing facility. This position serves as a subject matter expert for indirect taxes, provides guidance to cross-functional teams, and works independently to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement of tax processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of complex tax filings, reconciliations, and manufacturing-specific tax programs.
• Prepare and file Sales and Use Tax returns and provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding taxability and applicable requirements.
• Lead and manage state and local tax audits, including responding to information requests, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors, and resolving escalated issues.
• Prepare tax accruals, deferred tax analyses, year-end schedules, and supporting documentation for financial reporting.
• Monitor federal, state, and local tax legislation and regulatory changes and assess potential impacts to the business.
• Research complex tax matters and identify opportunities to optimize tax positions while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation for related-party transactions and analyze and explain transfer pricing matters to financial auditors and tax advisors.
• Prepare and file withholding tax returns and related documentation for parent companies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide tax guidance and support to cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, systems, and automation to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and update standard operating procedures and other tax-related documentation.
• Manage multiple tax projects and priorities while ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5 to 7+ years of progressive tax experience; manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with indirect taxes, multi-state tax compliance, and tax audits
• Experience with transfer pricing, withholding tax, and tax accounting preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of indirect taxes and multi-state tax requirements
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance, research, and reporting processes
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and resolve complex issues
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to provide guidance to cross-functional teams
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions
• Prompt and regular attendance within our onsite operations

Additional Requirements: This role requires up to 5% of travel (domestic)

Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world? Start your future with us, where we are building tomorrow, together. Welcome to L-H Battery Company!

What differentiates L-H Battery and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
• Ability to earn compensatory time off
• Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Shift premium (when assigned)
• 401K plan with company match
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and development programs

Additional Offerings:

• On-site cafeteria
• On-site recreational area
• On-site wellness area
• Clean, climate-controlled environment

LGES-Honda Joint Venture, L-H Battery Company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.