Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

Prepare and complete tax returns and reports involved with state and local sales/use, provincial, and other tax liabilities. Maintain knowledge of all state and local sales/use, and provincial tax laws affecting the company. Review proposals for tax implications and recommend actions that meet the business plans while overseeing the tax liability. Assist with international, non-U.S. transaction tax guidance. Assist with tax implications of mergers/acquisitions/due diligence as needed. Provide direction and technical guidance to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of state/local/provincial sales/use tax returns, various other tax filings, and related research activities.
• Conduct complex tax compliance activities and support tax-planning projects.
• Verify the accuracy of the general ledger sales tax accrual accounts, as well as the monthly divisional data including tax accrued on A/P & fixed assets as well as exempt sales.
• Oversee the complex taxing requirements of all customers.
• Ensure proper documentation exists for all exempt customers.
• Ensure proper documentation exists for all miscellaneous charges included on invoices. Storage, freight, and numerous other services must be set up accurately by state to avoid substantial audit assessments.
• Assist in ensuring the proper collection and payment of sales/use taxes through the maintenance of various tax programs.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate claims for sales tax refunds.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Lead in handling state and local tax audits.
• Review tax work of staff members.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of state/provincial sales tax laws, legislation, and current developments.
• Recognize and anticipate tax issues; make recommendations and work to resolve them.
• Initiate and act as team lead in various tax-related projects.
• Mentor junior-level team members.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, minimum.
• Masters degree in Taxation, preferred.
• Sales and use tax experience, preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the business or financial field.
• CPA preferred.
• Must be able to consistently identify critical elements, variables, and alternatives to develop solutions.
• Must be able to organize/prioritize existing resources and incorporate new information, as needed, to implement the most effective solutions.
• Requires excellent communication skills with the ability to state messages clearly that are easy for others to understand.
• Able to apply excellent business acumen and collaborative skills when resolving problems.
• Able to apply excellent functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows, MAC, or other technical tools in completing assignments.
• Able to mentor junior-level team members in the use of tools and/or systems in the position.
• Must be able to modify communication style both formal and informal to match the appropriate level of the audience targeted.
• Requires a strong understanding of the impact of a message on the organization or customer.
• Experience with tax compliance software and general ledger packages.

Additional Information

RRD's current salary range for this role is $78,700 to $125,900 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.