Analyst 2-3, Tax

Knorr-Bremse • Avon, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The position is responsible for preparing and filing indirect taxes, handling indirect tax audits and tax notices, and analyzing new indirect tax legislation. It supports multiple North American subsidiaries from the headquarters and manages the company’s non-income tax matters, including cross-border import duties, property taxes, and sales taxes such as Sales & Use, VAT, and GST/HST. The role also covers Forms 1042, FBAR, 8802, and W-9; monthly indirect tax account analysis and journal entries; and responses to inquiries from taxing jurisdictions and the German parent holding company.

The Analyst optimizes tax positions, identifies process-improvement opportunities, reviews internal controls for regulatory compliance, and may help select and implement software for indirect tax compliance. The position also assists the direct tax department and engages external consultants when needed. The role is based in Avon, Ohio, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 7 years of experience in public accounting or a manufacturing environment preparing Sales & Use tax returns.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. state indirect tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GST/HST and VAT jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and audit procedures, including IFRS.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Tax research skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a focus on error prevention.
• Demonstrated success maintaining and enhancing compliance and process controls.
• Self-starter who is action oriented and has a strong sense of urgency.
• Pursues training and experiences for self-development.

Nice To Haves

• IFRS knowledge preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage company matters relating to non-income taxes, including cross-border import duties, property taxes, and Sales & Use, VAT, and GST/HST taxes.
• Prepare and file indirect tax returns and related forms, including Forms 1042, FBAR, 8802, and W-9.
• Prepare monthly account analyses and journal entries for indirect taxes.
• Handle indirect tax audits and tax notices, and respond to inquiries from taxing jurisdictions and the German parent holding company.
• Analyze new indirect tax legislation and historical information.
• Optimize tax positions and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist with selecting and implementing software for indirect tax compliance when necessary.
• Review internal controls to ensure company policies and practices meet regulatory requirements.
• Assist the direct tax department when necessary.
• Engage external consultants when necessary.

Benefits

• Group healthcare plans offering medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance for eligible employees and dependents.
• Company 401(k) plan.
• 120 hours of vacation leave annually.
• 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence annually.
• 12 paid holidays and one floating holiday per calendar year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock, subject to plan documents.
• Annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics, of up to 4% of annual salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level