Job Description
Job Description
We Are 48forty (And You Can Be, Too!)
48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America. We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, and reverse logistics. 48forty Solutions is truly Pallet Management Made Simple. Our employees are the heart and soul of our business. We are currently looking for a Senior Sales Tax Analyst.
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Always Do The Right Thing
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The Senior Tax Analyst will be performing sales and use tax compliance for multiple states. Ensure timely filing of returns and payments for related liabilities. Other duties that will be performed are related to sales and use tax, business licenses, property tax, income tax, and customer onboarding with regards to taxability as well as reviewing sales tax exemption forms. This position will assist the Tax Department in resolving customers' sales tax concerns and questions to promote greater customer loyalty and improved customer service.
Major / Key Accountabilities
Analyzing sales tax data, preparing, and reviewing, sales and use tax returns in a multi-state environmentReview sales tax exemption forms for customers to provide improved customer satisfaction while maintaining compliance with state and local tax regulationsCoordinate with the Credit and Collections Department to provide refunds to customers. This includes reviewing transactions and documentation, initiating internal refund requests, and tracking information for future reference. In certain instances, filing refund claims with the jurisdictions will also be requiredMaintain and apply the technical knowledge and skills required to evaluate and resolve various sales and use tax, personal property tax, business licenses, and income tax issuesCoordinate with plant locations and other departments to file revenue-based business licensesEffectively and efficiently manage multiple detailed tasks required to timely file and pay sales & use taxes, property taxes, business licenses, and income tax liabilitiesImplement improvement projects to enhance information used for internal reporting, compliance, and audit activitiesCross train with other team members including but not limited to vendor transaction review and use tax payments associated with suchMeasures :
Accuracy and timeliness of preparing and submitting sales tax data, and property tax data to tax return preparersAccuracy and timeliness of paying property taxes, business licenses, and income taxesNumber and timeliness of sales tax refunds processed to completionNumber and timeliness of customer accounts reviewed for taxability (reviewing of sales tax exemption forms)Accuracy of applying taxability standards to customers and increasing customer satisfactionAccuracy of research information providedAuthority / Decision Making :
Review customers sales tax exemption forms and approve if valid after tax due diligenceInitiate internal refund requests for sales tax related issues for manager approvalInitiate funding requests to submit tax payments related to sales and use taxes, property taxes, business licenses, and income taxes for manager approvalWorking with service providers to resolve issues with taxing jurisdictions with minimal supervision from the managerAssisting with audit data under manager supervisionKey Contacts : Internal :
Tax ManagerAccounts Receivables TeamAccounts Payable TeamAccount ServicesAccounting TeamSales and Customer Service TeamPersonnel at the plants and fieldIT TeamExternal :
State and Local authoritiesSales and Use Tax Service ProviderProperty Tax Service ProviderBusiness License JurisdictionsIncome Tax Service ProviderQualifications :
Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Accounting / Taxation
Experience :
3 years of experience preparing and reviewing sales and use tax returns, particularly in a multi-state environment, reviewing sales tax exemption forms in the United States, researching complex tax issues, experience with tangible personal property and service tax laws in manufacturing, and providing customer service to large national external customers as well as internal customers.
Skills / Knowledge :
Ability to perform sales & use tax analysis, and provide consulting around practices and procedures with internal and external customersAbility to correctly interpret complex tax laws and regulationsBe an individual contributor who demonstrates leadership skills, have comprehensive knowledge and principles of sales and use taxesIdentify, communicate, and conduct strategic audits / refunds to recover sales / use tax exposure amounts and overpaymentsRecommend, drive, and follow through on compliance process improvements to increase efficiencies and reduce tax exposureSkilled to determining root cause of customer complaints and providing solutions that satisfy the customer while remaining compliant with state / local laws and regulationsAbility to juggle conflicting priorities to meet tight deadlines and is initiative-taking in requesting assistance from manager to ensure priorities are set correctlyContributes professionally and effectively to team / department during daily operations and special projectsAbility to multi-task multiple projects, have strong time management skills, and have strong attention to detailAbility to engage in open and honest collaboration with team membersAssumes ownership and execution of individual responsibilitiesHigh level of proficiency and familiarity with Excel (higher functions such as pivot tables)Familiar with third party platforms such as Vertex, Avalara, Ryan LLC.Fundamental understanding of accountingExcellent verbal and written communicationCollaborator and Positive attitudeBenefits
Competitive PayHoliday PayReferral BonusesLong-Term Career AdvancementGreat Team EnvironmentFull-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary is dependent on experience and can shift; however, this is our starting target range.
Targeted Salary Range
70,000—$82,000 USD
Salary : $70,000 - $82,000
