Tax Analyst

International Automotive Components•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Tax Analyst will be responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns across multiple states, supporting related government audits, and coordinating with external consultants for property tax returns. This role involves collaborating with plant personnel and corporate finance to gather necessary financial information, managing the fixed asset tax depreciation process, and completing compliance requirements for U.S. domestic incentives. The analyst will also identify tax savings opportunities, stay current on tax law changes, and assist with various tax projects, including direct tax filings and R&D tax credit studies.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting, CPA or similar experience
2+ years of tax experience
Sales and use tax experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Property tax experience
Curiosity and a strong willingness to learn.
Strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Excellent analytical skills, motivation, and confidence to address issues independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Hyperion financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns across multiple states.
Support related government audits by responding to notices, meeting with auditors, and researching relevant tax positions.
Coordinate with external consultants and gather information needed to prepare property tax returns, pay property tax bills, and support related government audits.
Collaborate closely with plant personnel and corporate finance to obtain fixed asset, invoice, and general ledger information needed for tax filings.
Respond to plant inquiries on tax and depreciation matters and reconcile tax data to the financial records.
Manage the fixed asset tax depreciation process, including maintaining tax basis and book/tax differences and responding to plant inquiries regarding the SAGE depreciation system.
Complete compliance requirements for U.S. domestic incentives, including tracking compliance obligations and reporting deadlines, and assist in negotiating incentives with state and local agencies.
Identify sales and use and property tax savings opportunities and implement related business process improvements.
Stay current on tax law changes and regulatory pronouncements and assess their impact on the Company.
Identify and implement technology and automation improvements within business processes.
Develop direct tax skills by assisting with U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns, R&D tax credit studies, and international tax forms such as Forms 5471.
Assist with other tax projects as needed.