What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Analyst position at Ritchie Bros.?
About Us
IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.
RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.
About The Team
As a global company, our corporate teams support billions of dollars in equipment sales every year.
In joining our corporate services teams, you will be ensuring the business runs smoothly in your respective verticals and supporting the overall business to achieve our core objectives.
Every day your work will make a difference in the way we run our business and the in the way customers interact with us.
Job Description
The Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for managing state and local tax compliance, planning, and reporting. This role requires technical expertise in state tax regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies. This is a hybrid role (3 days a week in office) based out of our Westchester, IL office.
Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting
Qualifications
IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.
RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.
About The Team
As a global company, our corporate teams support billions of dollars in equipment sales every year.
In joining our corporate services teams, you will be ensuring the business runs smoothly in your respective verticals and supporting the overall business to achieve our core objectives.
Every day your work will make a difference in the way we run our business and the in the way customers interact with us.
Job Description
The Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for managing state and local tax compliance, planning, and reporting. This role requires technical expertise in state tax regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies. This is a hybrid role (3 days a week in office) based out of our Westchester, IL office.
Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare and review, state and local income tax returns and supporting workpapers
- Ensure accurate and timely regulatory filings and respond to data requests
- Prepare and reconcile state tax payables and related accounts
- Assist with quarterly and year-end income tax provisions (ASC 740)
- Support tax audits by preparing documentation and responding to information requests
- Manage the outsourcing of the real estate and business personal property tax function
- Perform state nexus determinations and ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Conduct state tax planning and apportionment calculations
- Research and analyze complex state and local tax issues to determine appropriate tax treatment
- Provide technical advice and prepare detailed memorandums on tax matters
- Stay current on state tax legislation and assess its impact on the business
- Work closely with accounting, legal, and other internal teams on tax-related issues
- Manage property tax vendor relationships and oversee related account accruals
- Help manage financial tax forecasting and prepare projected tax obligations
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and manage risk
- Evaluate tax implications of business operations and decisions in collaboration with other departments
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- Minimum 2 years in tax within public accounting or
- 3–4 years in private industry focused on tax preparation and compliance
- Strong knowledge of state tax regulations
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- CPA designation preferred
- Experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) and Oracle
- Advanced research and interpretation of state and local tax laws