Tax Associate

Foundation Building Materials•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM), Tax Associate is responsible for supporting the organization’s tax operations by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of tax-related processes and reporting. This role supports the business through detailed analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and responsive support to internal stakeholders while maintaining a high level of customer service and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
2–5 years of corporate accounting or sales tax experience in a multi-unit, multi-state organization preferred
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables
Experience in construction or building materials distribution industry preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to quickly learn ERP systems, accounting workflows, and reporting/analytics tools (Infor CSD, Blackline, Power BI)
Commitment to teamwork, integrity, customer service, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

Review and approve customer sales tax exemption and resale certificates
Process tax adjustments for valid non-taxable sales within the ERP system (Infor CSD)
Prepare and maintain sales tax resale certificates for suppliers, as needed
Research and interpret exemption certificate requirements in accordance with state and local tax regulations
Maintain and update sales tax exemption and resale certificate data systems
Ensure accuracy and organization of tax-related records and supporting documentation
Support reporting and audit readiness activities related to sales tax compliance
Utilize internal systems including Infor CSD, Blackline, and Power BI
Support accounting workflows and assist with process improvements related to tax operations
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate tax handling and system data integrity
Partner with internal stakeholders and external customers to resolve tax-related questions and documentation requests
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization regarding sales tax matters and compliance requirements
Provide high levels of customer service through responsiveness, accuracy, and professionalism
Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned to support departmental and corporate objectives
Support company values in the areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity, and being a Company of Choice for employees and customers
Perform other duties as assigned to support Tax and corporate objectives