Senior Tax Analyst Indirect Taxes
About The Position
Join Emerson's global tax team as a Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect Taxes, supporting sales and use tax compliance in a complex, multi-state business environment. The role includes audit defense, guidance on complex tax matters, and identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve processes. You will work with finance, operations, and IT teams to enhance tax technology, support automation initiatives, and deliver efficient, compliant tax operations. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing state and local sales and use tax returns for multiple operating business units; assisting with sales and use tax audits; preparing and filing personal property tax returns for major plant facilities and sales offices in assigned states; providing tax research and consultation; advising cross-functional teams on purchase taxability and compliance; and supporting tax data transformation and automation. The role also coordinates system testing for Oracle and Vertex patches, enhancements, and upgrades, provides sales tax training, maintains the Vertex taxability matrix, and responds to sales tax notices and customer refund requests.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting and/or a large corporation with a multi-divisional, multi-state, and multinational structure.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CMI preferred.
- Knowledge of Vertex is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review state and local sales and use tax returns for multiple operating business units, ensuring timely and accurate filing.
- Assist in coordinating and managing sales and use tax audits, working with division personnel and taxing authorities to achieve the lowest permissible tax liability.
- Prepare and file personal property tax returns for major plant facilities and sales offices in assigned states.
- Provide legal research, consultation, and opinions regarding sales and use tax issues to operating divisions.
- Guide operations, accounts payable, and other cross-functional teams on purchase taxability and compliance with sales and use tax laws.
- Work with IT and the tax team to transform data and automate sales and use tax compliance processes.
- Coordinate system testing related to Oracle and Vertex patches, enhancements, and upgrades.
- Prepare and provide sales tax training presentations for operating personnel.
- Maintain the Vertex taxability matrix and respond to sales tax notices and customer requests for sales tax refunds.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave
- Vacation leave
- Holiday leave
- Career development support, including mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
