Senior Tax Analyst - Indirect Tax

ABOUT THE ROLE

Support the Indirect Tax department in the areas of accounting for sales/use and property taxes 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 BE DOING

• Provide support to B2R, P2P and O2C Groups in sales & use tax and property tax-related matters
• 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, 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 and property tax-related process improvement initiatives
• Assist with other tax duties, as assigned
• Identify SSC tax discrepancies and gaps, recommend process improvement solutions
• Gain clear and concise knowledge of the business, including understanding complex tax positions related to manufacturing and construction
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of equivalent experience.

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Finance or Accounting
Required Computer and Software Skills: Experience with Vertex O Series, One Source Indirect Tax, Avalara Tax, or similar tax engine knowledge is required. Experience with SAP preferred. Experience with other types of taxes is helpful. Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and database applications

Travel Requirements: Some limited travel may be required

Additional Requirements:

• Previous experience with multi-national manufacturing companies
• Self-starter with the initiative and ability to make independent decisions
• Be well-organized and detail-oriented
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work as a member of diverse teams including members from different functional areas (including Treasury, Accounting, and Finance) and locations
• Must be able to apply tax principles consistent with sound business practices
• Demonstrated strong judgment abilities
• 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. 
• 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 tests.

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 coverage
• 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