Indirect Tax Analyst

AirReps•Louisville, KY

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
1 – 3 years of sales tax experience of combined public accounting and/or Multi-state Corporation (manufacturing industry experience preferred)
4-year degree required (preferred programs - accounting, finance, or any related field)

Responsibilities

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