Senior Tax Analyst

AVFUEL/AVFLIGHT•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Tax Analyst supports Avfuel Corp’s global indirect tax function, covering sales and use, motor fuel excise, property, and value added/goods and services tax (VAT/GST). The role includes indirect tax return preparation and review, technical research, taxability determinations, tax engine maintenance, audit support, data analytics, and process documentation. The analyst also helps drive process improvement and automation across the function.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, property tax, and international VAT/GST, with working knowledge of excise tax.
Experience working in ERP systems.
Ability to research and interpret tax law and clearly document tax positions.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tax concepts to non-tax audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects and filing deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies.
Analytical problem-solving skills and interest in process improvement and automation.
Collaborative, service-oriented approach to working with colleagues, business partners, taxing authorities, and external advisors.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent corporate accounting or tax experience.
3–5+ years of tax or accounting experience, including at least 3 years in indirect tax compliance and research in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm.

Nice To Haves

Motor fuel excise tax experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax returns for sales and use, motor fuel excise, personal property, and VAT/GST across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions.
Research, interpret, and document indirect tax statutes, regulations, rulings, and case law, and communicate conclusions and recommendations to tax leadership and business partners.
Resolve indirect tax questions from internal departments, customers, and vendors, and respond to notices and inquiries from taxing jurisdictions.
Determine the taxability of products and services and ensure exemption certificates are set up accurately in the tax engine.
Maintain, configure, and test the tax engine, including product mappings, exemptions, and new jurisdiction and entity setups; partner with IT to resolve ERP integration issues.
Support indirect tax audits from initial information request through resolution, including data gathering, workpaper preparation, and appeals.
Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and related journal entries, and investigate and resolve variances.
Monitor tax rate and regulatory changes.
Identify and pursue refund, recovery, and tax savings opportunities.
Support cross-functional tax department projects as needed.