Indirect Tax Analyst

Description

This position will be responsible for handling the Indirect Tax functions for a variety of Daikin-owned entities. Responsibilities will include timely completion and filing of Sales & Use tax returns, researching and reviewing tax law changes, supporting Sales & Use Tax Audits, and other indirect tax projects.

May include:

• Responsible for the preparation and filing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual filings of sales & use tax returns for both domestic and Canada

• Gather data and prepare Business Licenses and assist with compliance, audits, planning, and other related items including but not limited to property tax and unclaimed property

• Prepare all sales and use tax registration requests, qualifications and maintenance of permits

• Respond to all state and local notices, assessments and inquiries

• Monitor the transaction tax accrual and payment G/L to ensure reconciling issues are resolved in a timely fashion

• Perform special projects such as refund claims, as needed

• Manage the completion of all check requests and EFT requests related to such reports 

• Determine proper taxability of customers and transactions

• Assist in the preparation of work papers and/or gathering of existing information requested by state taxing authorities upon audit of the sales and use tax reports as required

• Respond to requests and complete research in a timely manner

• Research sales and use tax issues

• Perform other related duties and indirect tax projects as required

Nature & Scope:

• Applies practical knowledge of the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

• Encouraged to seek continuous improvements

• Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments

• Works independently with general supervision

• Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Team player with proven ability to deal with multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously and effectively

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated

• Experience with Sales and Use Tax return preparation software package (Vertex preferred)

• Tax research experience

• Proficient in MS office. Familiarity with a mainframe-based ERP system such as MAPICS, MINCRON, and/or SAP

Experience:

• 1 – 3 years of sales tax experience of combined public accounting and/or Multi-state Corporation (manufacturing industry experience preferred)

• New Grads encouraged to apply**

Education/Certification:

• 4-year degree required (preferred programs - accounting, finance, or any related field)  

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To: Senior Manager, Tax

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.