Position Summary: 

The Tax Analyst on the tax policy team is an integral member of the Fleet Services/ Operating Tax Organization.  This dynamic position will be responsible for providing analysis and recommendations on various tax issues in the sales, use, and property tax disciplines.  Additionally, this position will assist with research and tax planning.  

Qualified candidates for this position will have at least 2 years of specific experience with sales and use tax.

 Major Responsibilities:  

-Respond to customer service-related tax issues

-Approve exemption certificates and update related systems

-Assist in the administration of Penske’s tax policies and procedures

-Design, develop, implement, and maintain databases to meet process requirements and efficiencies

-Query and analyze data using various tools and systems

-Utilize advanced analytical skills to draw clear concise conclusions and identify improvement opportunities

-Other projects and tasks as assigned by management

  Qualifications:-2 years of tax experience preferred-A Bachelor's degree is required, CPA or Masters in Taxation is preferred-Ability to understand sales, use and property tax-Strong communication skills required-Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint-Experience with AS400 and/or Savvion preferred-Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job-Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
 Physical Requirements:-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.  The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.  The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.