What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Analyst position at IAC Group?
Position Specific Requirements
- Prepare monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns across multiple states; support related government audits by responding to notices, meeting with auditors, and researching relevant tax positions
- Coordinate with external consultants and gather information needed to prepare property tax returns, pay property tax bills, and support related government audits.
- Collaborate closely with plant personnel and corporate finance to obtain fixed asset, invoice, and general ledger information needed for tax filings; respond to plant inquiries on tax and depreciation matters; and reconcile tax data to the financial records.
- Manage the fixed asset tax depreciation process, including maintaining tax basis and book/tax differences and responding to plant inquiries regarding the SAGE depreciation system.
- Complete compliance requirements for U.S. domestic incentives, including tracking compliance obligations and reporting deadlines, and assist in negotiating incentives with state and local agencies.
- Identify sales and use and property tax savings opportunities and implement related business process improvements.
- Stay current on tax law changes and regulatory pronouncements and assess their impact on the Company
- Identify and implement technology and automation improvements within business processes.
- Develop direct tax skills by assisting with U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns, R&D tax credit studies, and international tax forms such as Forms 5471.
- Assist with other tax projects as needed.
- BA/BS in Accounting, CPA or similar experience
- 2 years of tax experience
- Sales and use tax experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Property tax experience
- Experience using Hyperion financial systems preferred.
- Curiosity and a strong willingness to learn.
- Strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Excellent analytical skills, motivation, and confidence to address issues independently.