Tax Analyst

International Automotive Components

Tax Analyst

southfield, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.

    Education

    • BA/BS in Accounting, CPA or similar experience

    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.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

    • 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.