Sales Tax Analyst at Rite-Hite Holding Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Company Description:

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment.  Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff.  We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity. To continue our growth, we have an excellent opportunity for a Sales Tax Analyst in our Brown Deer headquarters.

Job Description:

The Sales Tax Analyst is an integral part of the Tax team and is responsible for providing reliable, timely and accurate sales tax data in a dynamic and growing environment. This position is responsible for preparing returns, researching, analyzing and reviewing sales tax matters and proactively resolving issues to address and minimize sales tax risk. The Sales Tax Analyst will provide support and guidance to the entire Accounting, Finance, and Tax teams and will report directly to the Vice President of Tax.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

Preparation and filing of all sales and use tax returns in all applicable state and local jurisdictions and the related taxes in the provinces of Canada.

Researching and determining sales and use tax treatment of sales and purchases related primarily to the construction, manufacturing, and industrial products industries.

Working with customers and business units to assist in fixing any sales and use tax discrepancies on sales and service invoices.

Partner with the internal sales staff to provide guidance in determining the sales tax treatment for customer proposals, projects, and invoices.

Maintaining exemption certificates for all customers and supplying to vendors.

Assisting with implementation and maintenance of sales and use tax systems to ensure we are compliant with the sales tax laws.

Supporting internal accounting staff with the coordination and the defense of all sales and use tax audits, including the accumulation of audit data and the negotiation of audit settlements.

Filing/Reviewing refund claims.

Import and maintenance of sales tax rates in ERP, quoting, and tax reporting systems.

Reconciliation and analysis of sales tax balance sheet accounts.

Prepares correspondence to tax authorities regarding notices or other requests, amended returns, etc.

Analyzes issues to determine nature, scope, and direction of investigation and planning required.

Organizes and maintains sales and use tax work papers, filing records, and relevant correspondence.

Actively deploys sales and use tax resources and news to stay current on legislative changes and ideas.

Supports tax and accounting departments with special projects that may be assigned including other areas of tax.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

- Maintains confidentiality, high degree of ethics and integrity;

- Synthesizes complex or diverse information;

- Collects and researches data;

- Uses intuition and experience to complement data;

- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;

- Develops alternative solutions;

- Positive, flexible, dynamic, open-minded

Required Experience:

Rite-Hite sells the best, and we hire the best.  Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university is required. 2 plus years of related sales tax experience and/or training is required, preferably in a public accounting firm. Experience with Vertex tax software is a plus. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have solid computer skills especially with various tax software applications and Microsoft Office products.

We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

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