What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales & Use Tax Accountant position at Ledgent Finance & Accounting?
You will be spearheading the tax planning process, strengthening internal audit procedure and analytical review, managing ongoing taxation matrixes and implementing automation through Workday's business process framework, account posting rules, and other key features. While here you will get to work with and get trained on the end-to-end Workday suite and be a part of the next generation of accounting best practices.
Day to Day duties:
* Prepare and file tax returns (income, sales, property, and other relevant taxes) for the organization's automotive operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
* Collaborate with internal teams to develop tax planning strategies that maximize tax benefits while aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
* Conduct research on tax legislation, regulations, and rulings related to the automotive industry. Analyze the potential impact of these changes on the organization's tax positions and provide recommendations accordingly.
* Assist in managing tax audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and working closely with external auditors, tax authorities, and legal counsel.
* Review and analyze transactions to ensure proper transfer pricing compliance and effectively support the organization's tax strategy.
* Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely tax provisions, including deferred taxes, are recorded in the financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP).
* Develop and implement internal controls and processes to monitor compliance with tax regulations, identify potential risks, and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
* Prepare tax-related reports, documentation, and disclosures required by regulatory authorities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
* Provide tax advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on various transactions, initiatives, and business strategies.
* Stay updated with industry-specific tax laws, regulations, and emerging trends in the automotive sector to ensure proactive tax planning and compliance.
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, or a similar applicable field
* 3 years of prior experience in corporate accounting or audit/assurance
* 2 years of prior experience in tax filings
* Strong command of US GAAP and a natural ability to bridge accounting principles with taxation
* Self-motivated with a strong degree of ownership, independence, and accountability at all times
* Inquisitive and focused on flagging discrepancies, performing root cause analysis, and taking action
* Ability to quickly adopt the Workday Financials platform and leverage it to implement the next generation of accounting, leveraging automation, AI, and other tools to practice best in class financial platform
* Confident in navigating competing workstreams with shifting priorities and a variety of stakeholders
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
