Indirect Tax - Senior Analyst

Reports to: Tax Manager
Department: Tax
Location/Type: Ann Arbor, MI; Corporate Office Environment; Full Time; Onsite
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off & Holidays; Company paid Life and Disability Insurance; 401k savings plan with employer matching 
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and Pet Insurance
 
Job Summary:
The select candidate will be responsible for research, tax law determination, and audits surrounding fuel excise taxes, sales use taxes, value added tax and other related indirect taxes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Research and interpretation of tax law to determine registration requirements, rates, exemptions and required documentation to support tax positions; create internal compliant processes
• Evaluate taxability of the products and services managed in tax engine, ensuring accurate exemption certificate setups
• Interact with tax authorities, vendors, customers and tax professionals to obtain technical information required to support compliance and audits 
• Monitor tax law changes and effects on current processes
• Mentor team members assisting on research and audit documentation projects
• Assist with cross-functional tax department projects
• Ensure accurate tax information is communicated to other team members and other departments 
• Coordinate and assist in preparation of tax returns as required

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Proficiency with one or more accounting systems, including the ability to assimilate new software applications easily
• Advanced-level Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary in order to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• Ability to collaborate with team members
• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Ability to identify issues, compare data, investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Proven analytical problem solver
• Audit management experience
• Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in corporate accounting or a tax department
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in multi-state excise, sales use tax and related tax matters, preferably in the same or similar industry

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.