Senior Tax Analyst Indirect Tax
Chicago, IL, US, 60631
ABOUT THE ROLE
Support the Indirect Tax department in the areas of accounting for sales/use, including state and local audit activities, review and confirm tax returns and underlying documentation prepared by the Shared Service Center (SSC). Promote and mentor Tax Analysts in a positive work environment.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- Provide support to B2R, P2P and O2C Groups in sales & use tax related matters.
- Perform reconciliations of sales and use tax accounts. Maintain and confirm the tracking of indirect tax refunds.
- Conduct technical tax research relevant to planning projects for tax audits and special projects.
- Manage state and local audits, working directly with auditors to provide required and requested data, and manage end to end audit process.
- Key contributor to system implementation projects.
- Prepare detailed guidance to the business regarding corrective audit defense action items.
- Identify and initiate tax research and planning projects. Lead sales tax-related process improvement initiatives. Assist with other tax duties, as assigned.
- Identify SSC tax discrepancies and gaps, and recommend process improvement solutions.
- Gain clear and concise knowledge of the business, including understanding complex tax positions related to manufacturing and construction.
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Accounting or Finance
Required Work Experience: 5 years
Required Computer and Software Skills:
- Experience with Vertex O Series, OneSource Indirect Tax, Avalara Tax, or similar tax engine knowledge required
- Experience with SAP preferred
- SOX Compliance controls preferred
- GAAP experience
- Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and database applications
- Experience with other types of taxes is helpful
Travel Requirements: 10%
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Nearest Major Market: Chicago