Tax Analyst
About The Position
The Tax Analyst will focus primarily on federal and state income tax compliance within the direct tax function. The Tax Analyst will support the preparation of federal and state tax workpapers, quarterly provision calculations, taxable income computations, annual filings, and audit documentation to help ensure accurate and timely tax compliance. The Tax Analyst will also contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives that streamline invoice processing, tax calculations, data management, and other tax-related workflows. By leveraging tools such as Alteryx and Power Query in Excel, the Tax Analyst will help improve efficiency across direct and indirect tax processes while gaining exposure to a broad range of tax and cross-functional operations. In addition, the Tax Analyst will support selected indirect tax activities, including customer communications, exemption certificate management, inquiry tracking, and related compliance tasks. The Tax Analyst will collaborate with finance, accounting, customer service, billing, and external service providers to complete these responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree required in Accounting or Finance (or other discipline if combined with Master's degree in Accounting or Finance)
- No previous experience required
- Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
- Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives
- Driving continuous improvement by evaluating processes and implementing necessary changes
- Written Communications - including the ability to communicate technical data in written form
- Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
- Critical thinking, using logic and reason to analyze information and make decisions in the workplace.
- Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
- Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance
- Understanding of federal and indirect tax compliance, financial reporting, income tax accounting, and general ledger processes.
- Proficient in research, communication, and documentation, especially in tax-related matters.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience in accounting or tax
- ERP: SAP, NetSuite
- Software: Power Query, Power Automate, and Snowflake.
- Coding: SQL, Python, VBA
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing quarterly tax provision computations for senior review.
- Use ONESOURCE, Alteryx, and Power Query to support quarterly tax provision processes.
- Analyze and reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts to help ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and organize audit documentation in accordance with applicable compliance checklists.
- Track and process tax notices and provide status updates to the Income Tax Management Team.
- Collaborate with the Income Tax Management Team on response letters, supporting documentation, and required payments.
- Prepare workpapers supporting federal taxable income computations in collaboration with finance and accounting teams.
- Support annual federal and state income tax filings using third-party tax software.
- Assist with additional federal and state tax filings as required.
- Conduct tax research regarding legislative and regulatory changes affecting federal and state tax compliance.
- Document relevant findings and communicate potential compliance or process impacts to the Income Tax Management Team.
- Develop and optimize Alteryx workflows and Power Query processes to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of tax processes.
- Serve as an Alteryx Champion by supporting team training, knowledge sharing, and workflow improvements.
- Identify automation opportunities within direct and indirect tax processes.
- Assist with the development of tax data and reporting solutions using Snowflake, SQL, Python, and other applicable technologies.
- Participate in invoice processing and tax calculation projects involving billing systems to support accurate tax treatment and compliance.
- Collaborate with finance, accounting, billing, customer service, and other stakeholders on tax-related operational initiatives.
- Prepare and send dunning letters for expiring exemption certificates.
- Track responses and follow-up activities related to expiring exemption certificates.
- Track indirect tax inquiries and coordinate timely follow-up and resolution.
- Maintain applicable guidance and communicate tax requirements to customer service and billing teams.
- Process and verify exemption certificates for completeness and eligibility.
- Update the applicable exemption certificate database and periodically review certificate status and eligibility.
- Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures, internal controls, and applicable standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
- Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
- Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Various voluntary benefit offerings
- Discount programs
- Parental leaves
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
