Sales Tax Analyst - REMOTE

Ryder • Augusta, ME

388d • Remote

About The Position

The Sales Tax Analyst plays a crucial role within the Operating Tax Team at Ryder, focusing on maintaining and enhancing the company's sales and use tax policies, procedures, and systems. This position involves analyzing transactions, researching applicable sales and use tax laws, and providing recommendations for tax planning and problem resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 3 years of relevant sales and use tax experience
• Strong understanding of US sales and use tax laws and GAAP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in using RIA Checkpoint, Avalara Tax Research, Alteryx, Vertex Indirect Tax O Series, Thompson Reuter's OneSource Determination
• Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Canadian GST/HST/PST preferred, but not required
• Experience in Fleet Leasing & Rental, Supply Chain and Trucking a plus
• Experience in using AS400 a plus
• CPA or Master's degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer service-related sales and use tax issues
• Maintain Ryder's sales and use tax policies and procedures
• Leverage technology to query and analyze data to assist with compiling reports needed to support compliance, audits, and refund projects
• Use analytical skills to identify process improvement opportunities
• Work with others to implement changes that lead to efficiencies
• Review and approve exemption certificates and update related systems
• Other projects as requested

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on level and/or type

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree