State and Sales Tax Analyst

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Work Shift

Job Description:

The State & Sales Tax Analyst is responsible for supporting and executing the company’s multi-entity and multi-state sales and use tax and broader state and local tax (SALT) compliance obligations. This role manages sales/use tax return preparation and filings, exemption certificate administration, state registrations, estimated payments and annual state filings (as applicable), and supports audits and controversy matters. The analyst will also contribute to process improvement, tax technology enablement, and risk mitigation efforts including Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs) and nexus monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file periodic sales and use tax returns across multiple states and local jurisdictions, ensuring accurate taxability, timely remittance and payment.
• Prepare and post all related journal entries in ERP system
• Reconcile sales/use tax accounts in ERP system, investigate variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance calendars and documentation to support internal controls and audit readiness.
• Manage the end-to-end exemption certificate lifecycle (collection, validation, renewal, storage, and retrieval).
• Prepare and/or support state annual filings and informational requirements as applicable (e.g., annual reports, business registrations, gross receipts-related filings where relevant).
• Assist with state estimated tax payment processes and tracking.
• Serve as a primary contact for state and local tax audit requests related to sales/use and assigned state tax matters.
• Provide guidance on sales/use tax treatment for transactions.
• Support and, where assigned, lead VDA efforts: gathering data, quantifying exposure, coordinating with advisors, preparing schedules, and supporting submissions and settlement documentation.
• Support enhancements to tax determination, reporting, and compliance processes (ERP mappings, tax codes, product taxability matrices, exemption logic).
• Document procedures and ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, data quality, and standardization across multi-entity filings.
• Assist with special projects as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines, with a high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with O365 suite of products including Excel and Word.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor) and/or tax engines (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) is a plus.
  
  

Work Environment

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• Sitting, working at a desk personal computer for extended periods of time
• Primary work environment is professional corporate office
  
  

Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Min $62,353 - Max $88,430