Position Summary:

Position will report to the Senior Tax Analyst at TI Group Automotive Systems LLC. The position will be responsible for all aspects of the US federal, state and local tax depreciation calculations, projections and reconciliations. Preparation of sales and use tax exemption certificates, perform sales and use tax research and assist with sales and use tax audits. Review and preparation of the Annual Form 1099 reporting for payments to 3rd party suppliers. Review and preparation of Foreign Bank Account Reporting forms for the company and individual employees. Assist, as needed, in special projects including, but not limited to, the Research and Experimentation Tax Credit, US transfer pricing, the Foreign Tax Credit and tax return workpapers for federal, state and local tax returns. Processing of quarterly and extension tax payments for Federal, state and local jurisdictions.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Preparation of US tax federal, state, local and alternative depreciation calculations for TI Automotive LLC and Subsidiaries and TI Group Automotive Systems S de RL de CV, including preparation of federal tax return forms 4562 and 4797 and similar state and local tax forms.
• Reconciliations of the US fixed assets between the fixed asset reporting system and the general ledgers.
• Preparation of the federal, state and local projected tax depreciation calculations for purposes of Budget, Medium Term Plan, year-end tax provisions and other projects as required.
• Preparation of sales and use tax exemption certificates, research of sales and use tax laws as required and assist with sales and use tax audits.
• Review and audit information received from the Finance Department for US Form 1099 reporting. Prepare the 1099s to be filed using the software licensed by the Tax Department and mail the forms to the proper recipients and the Internal Revenue Service.
• Collect the required banking information and signature authority individuals for foreign bank accounts and prepare and file the Foreign Bank Account Reports on behalf of TI Automotive and the employees.
• Assist with the preparation of the tax work papers used to prepare the U.S. Federal and state consolidated tax returns.
• Assist with gathering information and preparing analysis for state corporate tax audits and Federal corporate tax audits.
• Processing of quarterly and extension tax payments for Federal, state and local jurisdictions.
• Assist in the information collection and documentation of data used for the Research and Experimentation tax credit, the Foreign Tax Credit and US transfer pricing.
• Job duties may entail limited travel.
• Performs related administrative duties and other projects as assigned.

Skill Requirements:

• Understanding of accounting and general ledger reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and / or US GAAP reporting
• Analytical / problem solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high quality work product.
• Able to respond to a rapidly changing environment.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Four year university / college BA degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three to five years of corporate and tax accounting experience in a public accounting firm and / or a medium to large international corporation.

Licensing or Special Certification Requirements:

• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds.
• Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.
• Works within an automotive components manufacturing office setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.