Senior, Indirect Tax

Elessent Clean Technologies • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Senior, Indirect Tax is responsible for leading all aspects of indirect taxes (sales and use taxes, value-added taxes, good and services taxes, and other consumption taxes) as well as property taxes, business licenses and other business taxes. This requires an ability to adapt in a versatile environment and partner cross-functionally with key business partners (FP&A, IT, Sales, Services, Revenue, Ops, etc.) to develop and refine global processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related fields
• 5+ years of Sales/Use tax and Property tax experience in either public accounting and/or a large corporate tax department
• Excellent communicator and presenter with an ability to influence all levels
• Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment
• International tax experience
• Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures and sales and use tax laws
• Expert in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as analytical skills
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills
• Experience with ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage indirect tax audits and inquiries, ensuring a smooth and efficient process while minimizing financial risk
• Design, prepare, and review monthly indirect tax reports
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax returns
• Prepare and review monthly tax general ledger account reconciliations
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of indirect tax regulations and develop strategies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions
• Conduct tax research related to products, customers, and new markets
• Develop and implement process and tax software improvements to streamline tax functions
• Lead cross functional finance projects and provide subject matter expertise
• Effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, across functions within the finance organization and with external advisors
• Proactively identify indirect tax opportunities and analyze complex tax issues related to the business and independently provide recommendations and solutions to mitigate risk
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a time sensitive environment
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

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