Tax Analyst

KONE • Moline, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

KONE Americas is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Analyst to support U.S. tax compliance, accounting, and audit activities for both Indirect Tax (Sales & Use, Property Tax) and Direct Tax (Corporate Income Tax). This is a hands-on, high-learning role that involves contributing to end-to-end tax processes, working closely with Tax Managers, Finance, IT, and external advisors to ensure accurate, timely, and well-controlled tax outcomes within a Vertex and SAP environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, systems, and accounting, and is eager to grow their expertise in indirect tax, compliance, and tax technology. Key traits for success include taking ownership, enjoying numbers and detailed data, curiosity to understand processes, comfort managing multiple priorities, problem-solving skills, a desire for broader tax responsibilities, and effective communication and collaboration across teams.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in tax, accounting, or related roles
• Strong Excel skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and reconciliations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• Comfortable working with large datasets and system-driven processes
• Ability to identify issues and clearly communicate findings
• High level of ownership, accountability, and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sales and use tax compliance preferred
• Exposure to income tax or tax accounting is a plus
• Experience with Vertex (or similar tax engine) and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Exposure to data tools (e.g., Alteryx) is a plus
• CPA (or pursuing) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support filing of U.S. state and local sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain and validate exemption certificates, ensuring accurate and timely updates in Vertex
• Support sales and use tax audits, including data gathering, documentation, and audit tracking
• Assist in maintaining taxability logic across products, services, and transactions
• Analyze tax data from Vertex and SAP, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Manage the KONE Tax Mailbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses to internal inquiries
• Prepare clear and concise guidance on tax-related topics for internal stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining tax matrices for sales and purchases across the business
• Support preparation of income tax filings, including federal, state, and local returns
• Prepare and process tax payments, including extensions and estimated payments, while maintaining tax calendar tracking
• Organize and prepare data for external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Assist in responding to tax notices and inquiries
• Maintain records and tracking of all income tax filings and related documentation
• Prepare and support reconciliation of tax-related balance sheet accounts (sales tax payable, use tax accruals, income tax accounts, etc.)
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account analysis
• Reconcile Vertex vs SAP outputs and flag discrepancies for review
• Maintain supporting schedules, workpapers, and audit-ready documentation
• Support tax provision and reporting processes
• Work with Vertex and SAP to extract, validate, and analyze tax data
• Support system testing, data validation, and process improvements
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and records
• Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls in tax processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• 401K Employer Match
• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
• Well-being Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Family & Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Buy-Up Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Insurance
• KONE Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Annual Bonus plan at 10% Target Incentive (50/50) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees