Sr. Sales & Use Tax Audits Accountant

Job title: Sr. Sales & Use Tax Audits Accountant Date: Jun 16, 2026 Location: West Palm Beach, FL, US, 33401 Job Requisition ID: 61472 Company Overview Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future. Job Summary In addition, to gainfully participating in a high-performance team, the S&U Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring that Cemex US Sales Tax Team provides our customers, external vendors, and government agencies with superior service and maintaining compliance with State and local tax laws. Managing sales and use tax audits in a multi-state environment with an emphasis on minimizing tax burden. Working in collaboration with cross-functional teams. In addition, assist business operations with implementation of processes to mitigate tax liabilities. Constantly challenging the status quo by analyzing and continually improving current processes to gain efficiencies, to ensure quality outcomes and accurate results. Job Responsibilities Conduct multi-state audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes. Resolve tax issues with external customers in a timely manner. Respond to internal customer and vendor inquiries regarding state and local tax matters. Prepare reconciliations for related Sales and Use tax accounts. Complete research projects on multi-state Sales & Use taxes. Assist with due diligence analysis for multi-state and local taxes in the context of mergers and acquisitions. Provide research support for SAP and Vertex tax software to ensure accurate taxation. Draft technical correspondence to state officials to clarify interpretations of tax laws. Apply for, obtain, and implement special exemptions as needed. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in tax processes. Develop, author, plan, and deliver training for internal customers. Perform necessary tasks to support compliance goals related to Sales & Use Tax Laws. Undertake additional duties as required to ensure ongoing compliance with S&U Tax Laws. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in multi-state sales & use tax audit defense Bachelor of Science in Accounting Master's Degree and/or CPA is a plus Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Computer Literacy Windows Environment Word Processing Excel Spreadsheet Vertex Software a plus SAP experience a plus Social/Interpersonal skills Oral & written communication Positive Collaboration and Teamwork Project management skills Organizational skills and attention to detail Able to develop and administer efficient work processes Analytical approach to problem solving Knowledge of process control (How to measure, track analyze and initiate improvement) Working Conditions Capability to work extended hours as necessary Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment Capable of working remotely Ability to participate in required overnight travel as needed Physical Requirements Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing and climbing to a significant degree Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate with employees/visitors Legal Notices CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates. CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws. CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer. Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona's Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes * 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX. CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. ( EEO Statement - En Espanol CEMEX es una institucion EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/accion afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religion, discapacidad fisica o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientacion sexual, infomacion genetica, identidad de genero, o expresion de genero en los programas o actividades los cuales opera. #J-18808-Ljbffr CEMEX