Sales Tax Analyst

Company Description

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

Job Description

We are looking for a Sales Tax Analyst to join our Rexel team in Dallas, TX!

Summary:
The Sales Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring the company is compliant with state and local sales tax regulations as it relates to exemption compliance.

What You'll Do:

• Assists with sales tax exemption certificates approval and sales tax dispute resolution
• Provides timely review, approval, and coding of sales tax exemption certificates
• Provides timely review, research, documentation, and approval of sales tax disputes
• Assists with documenting sales tax exemption certificate process and procedures
• Assists with developing sales tax training material to be deployed to key functions within the business
• Meets with internal groups within the company such as Branches, Accounting, IT, and the Corporate Tax department
• Prepares data extraction reports for sales tax exemption certificates
• Provides sales tax exemption support including retrieval of invoices or other documentation required to respond to state audit requests
• Other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

Qualifications

• 2 years of sales tax exemption certificate experience
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Demonstrated customer focused behavior such as building positive relationships
• Excellent problem-solving skills, internet research, direct resolution with taxing authorities
• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Ability to make recommendations based on investigation and judgment as well as ability to discern when to escalate issues
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, ability to adjust communication based on customer situation
• Active Listening - give full attention to the words and take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate
• Time Management - ability to prioritize workload and manage one's own time
• A positive approach and willingness to learn coupled with the ability to work in a team environment

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - None
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - None
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands:

• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds - None
• Up to 50 pounds - None

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - None
• Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%

Disclaimer:
“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.