Sr. Sales & Use Tax Audits Accountant

Cemex•Houston, TX

About The Position

The S&U Tax Accountant helps ensure Cemex US provides superior service to customers, external vendors, and government agencies while maintaining compliance with state and local tax laws. The role manages Sales and Use tax audits in a multi-state environment, with an emphasis on minimizing tax burden, and collaborates with cross-functional teams. It also assists business operations with processes to mitigate tax liabilities and continually analyzes and improves existing processes to increase efficiency and deliver quality, accurate outcomes. The position supports audit defense and tax research, resolves tax questions and issues, assists with tax software and exemption processes, and develops training for internal customers. The role may require extended hours, remote work capability, and overnight travel as needed. It involves standard office and computer equipment as well as the physical demands described in the posting.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in multi-state sales and use tax audit defense.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Computer literacy.
Knowledge of a Windows environment, word processing, and Excel spreadsheets.
Social and interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
Project management skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to develop and administer efficient work processes.
Analytical approach to problem solving.
Knowledge of process control, including measuring, tracking, analyzing, and initiating improvement.
Capability to work extended hours as necessary.
Ability to work with standard office and computer equipment.
Capability to work remotely.
Ability to participate in required overnight travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and/or CPA.
Vertex Software experience.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct multi-state audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes.
Resolve tax issues with external customers in a timely manner.
Respond to internal customer and vendor inquiries regarding state and local tax matters.
Prepare reconciliations for related Sales and Use tax accounts.
Complete research projects on multi-state Sales & Use taxes.
Assist with due diligence analysis for multi-state and local taxes in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
Provide research support for SAP and Vertex tax software to ensure accurate taxation.
Draft technical correspondence to state officials to clarify interpretations of tax laws.
Apply for, obtain, and implement special exemptions as needed.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in tax processes.
Develop, author, plan, and deliver training for internal customers.
Perform necessary tasks to support compliance goals related to Sales & Use Tax Laws.
Undertake additional duties as required to ensure ongoing compliance with S&U Tax Laws.