Location:

This position is assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from those locations or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

We are looking for: Sr Indirect Tax Analyst

The Senior Indirect Tax Analyst will prepare or review property, sales and use, and various other indirect tax returns in timely and accurate manner. This role will respond to business unit requests, research complex tax issues, and support indirect tax planning opportunities. This position will manage indirect tax audits, software platforms and process improvements.

The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:

• Proficient knowledge of indirect tax laws, deadlines and reporting requirements
• Experience with Alteryx, Microsoft Excel or similar ETL tools to handle large volumes of indirect tax data
• Proficient in SAP, Alteryx, OCR solutions and CCH AnswerConnect Tax Research Software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We encourage you to apply if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting related discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of experience with Indirect tax gained in public accounting and/or industry with strong understanding of property tax, sales and use tax, excise tax, and tax research including hands on experience with various indirect tax functions and success working in a team based environment
• [OR] Associate degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting related discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of experience with Indirect tax gained in public accounting and/or industry with strong understanding of property tax, sales and use tax, excise tax, and tax research including hands on experience with various indirect tax functions and success working in a team based environment
• [OR] High School Diploma with a minimum of twelve (12) years’ of experience with Indirect tax gained in public accounting and/or industry with strong understanding of property tax, sales and use tax, excise tax, and tax research including hands on experience with various indirect tax functions and success working in a team based environment

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Lead all property tax functions, including preparation and filing of personal property returns, analyzing real and personal assessments, paying tax bills, calculating monthly accruals and annual budgets
• Lead sales and use tax functions, including preparation and filing of returns, evaluating taxability of transactions, obtaining and issuing tax exemption certificates, reconciling and paying liabilities
• Research complex indirect tax issues for various business units by providing guidance on current tax laws and proposed legislation
• Actively participate in the selection, implementation, and operation of indirect tax systems and lead process improvements initiatives
• Defend all sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax audits. Resolve notices from tax authorities
• Respond to indirect tax information request from leadership, business units and other internal departments
• Use critical thinking and data analysis skills to investigate problems and recommend tax positions to maximize benefits for the company
• Post journal entries, run general ledger reports, and perform reconciliations to comply with internal control responsibilities
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary