Taxation Analyst

STIHL • Virginia Beach, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-wide brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service. We are seeking a Taxation Analyst to join the team. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Knowledge of or ability to learn: SAP, SAP Ariba, CCH AnswerConnect, Vertex O Series, Vertex Certificate Center, and Vertex’s MSO compliance service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 5-7 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews sales tax data to determine tax implications of transactions and ensure accurate state sales and use tax reporting and payments.
• Performs discrepancy analyses between third‑party compliance vendor liability reports and filed returns and prepares and files returns not supported by the vendor.
• Maintains accounts receivable sales tax and exemption setups, including determination of applicable taxing jurisdictions and customer exemption eligibility.
• Maintains and validates resale and exemption certificates in accordance with state‑specific requirements.
• Monitors new and changing state and local sales and use tax laws, including tax rate changes.
• Maintains and updates state and local tax rate administrative screens within the invoicing system.
• Analyzes purchase transactions to identify use tax liabilities for all locations.
• Prepares and records monthly use tax accruals in the general ledger.
• Assists with state sales and use tax audits, including gathering documentation, responding to information requests, and supporting audit resolutions.
• Performs initial tax research related to sales and use tax matters and other tax‑related topics.
• Summarizes findings and assists in determining appropriate courses of action.
• Compiles documentation and supporting data for various tax credit determinations, including research and development credits, oil tax credits, and fuel tax credits, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Reconciles tax‑related general ledger accounts and prepares related journal entries as necessary to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assists with the preparation of state apportionment factors for state income tax purposes.
• Assists with data collection for annual personal property tax assessments and required annual corporate report filings.
• Processes electronic state quarterly estimated income tax payments.
• Maintains organized electronic files for all tax returns, forms, and workpapers in accordance with department standards.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
• Robust retirement offerings including: A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years and A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off including 11 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed