Baton Rouge, USA
51 days ago
Sales Tax Analyst

Job Title:

Sales Tax Analyst

Job Requisition:

R0017994

Job Description:

The Sales Tax Analyst position is responsible for assisting with all sales and use tax related compliance and tax system maintenance for the company.  This position reports to the Sales & Use Tax Manager. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRespond to customer, vendor and intercompany sales and use tax questions and requests including determination of sales tax exemption eligibility, issuance/acceptance of exemption certificates where appropriate and approve/process related account corrections and setupAssist with maintenance of tax software system including updates, investigation of initial tax issues,  and troubleshooting ERP interface issuesAssist with external tax audits and SOX compliance proceduresSupport sales and use tax accounting and reporting process as needed (return preparation, general ledger account reconciliations, review/prepare use tax accruals, etc.)Perform tax research regarding taxability of transactionsWork extensively with large amounts of tax data in Excel performing data analytics and creating reportsHelp create and maintain sales tax process procedures and tax matricesProvide feedback and input for department process improvementsSpecial projects as assignedQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an ability to work independently, using an eye for details and analytical skills to problem solve in a deadline driven, dynamic environment.  Successful candidate is a team-player, with a passion for learning and improvement that will provide professional, knowledgeable, and motivated customer service to both internal and external customers.  The qualified candidate will meet the following requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred (will consider equivalent experience)1 - 5 years sales/use tax experience (multi-state in corporate tax environment preferred)Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, v-look ups, etc.)ERP system (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.) and Vertex (O-series, Returns) experience a plus

EOE/AA Disabled/Veterans

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