Assistant Tax Manager

LyondellBasell - Advancing Possible; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, Welfare, Life, and Retirement

6% 401(k) match

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager to support multi-state sales and use, federal/state excise, and Canadian GST for multiple entities. You will engage in audit defense, GL reconciliations, research, vendor tax issues, and tax automation improvements, reporting to the Senior Manager, Indirect Tax.

The role focuses on tax planning, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration, with opportunities to lead special projects and training across the tax function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Typically 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• CPA license, CPA candidate, CMI designation or advanced degree is preferred.
• Texas, Illinois, and Louisiana sales and use tax knowledge.
• Multistate sales and use tax compliance experience.
• Sales and use tax research experience.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and Vertex proficient.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work cohesively as a cross-functional team member.
• Proven ability to work independently, think critically, and make decisions exercising sound business judgement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze tax/financial impact of sales tax, federal and state excise tax, and Canadian GST.
• Provide support on vendor sales/use and Canadian GST issues, procurements, disbursements, parked invoices, etc.
• Monitor Canadian GST and sales use tax law changes and push adjustments in Vertex and SAP.
• Assist with customer tax classification and billing issues.
• Respond to taxability questions from internal departments.
• Develop and present training to internal client groups.
• Support tax audits with data retrieval, analysis, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Maintain desk policies and procedures for new and existing processes.
• Ensure compliance with SOX documentation requirements.
• Assist with transactional tax planning and advisory support.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent thinking

CPA certification preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Vertex

Job description

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We’re addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Assistant Tax Manager will support multi-state sales and use, federal and state excise, Canadian GST/PST, gross receipts, and Superfund tax for multiple entities operating in multiple jurisdictions. This position will focus on audit defense, general ledger account reconciliations, research, vendor tax resolution issues, tax automation system maintenance, and special projects. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Indirect Tax and works collaboratively with other members of the tax function and the enterprise.

A Day in the Life

• Conduct research and communicate tax/financial impact analysis of sales use, federal and state excise tax, motor fuel tax and Canadian GST matters.
• Provide support and resolutions regarding vendor sales/use and Canadian GST issues, procurements, disbursements, parked invoices, etc.
• Monitor Canadian GST and sales use tax law changes and push adjustments in Vertex and SAP
• Provide support to Supply Chain and Procurement regarding customer master tax classification and billing issues
• Respond to taxability and procedural questions from various internal departments
• Develop and present training to internal client groups
• Support sales, use and excise tax audits including data retrieval and analysis, reconciliations, sample review, transaction review and research to support taxability determinations, and organization and maintenance of audit documentation
• Maintain and create desk policies and procedures for new and existing processes
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation requirements
• Conduct self-audits of use tax reported amounts, including data retrieval and analysis, reconciliations, sample review, transaction review and research to support taxability determinations.
• Assist with transactional tax planning and advisory support
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements for areas of responsibility

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Typically 4- 6 years of relevant experience required
• CPA license, CPA candidate, CMI designation or advanced degree is preferred (but not required)
• Texas, Illinois, and Louisiana sales and use tax manufacturing law knowledge.
• Multistate sales and use tax compliance experience required
• Sales and use tax research experience required
• Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and Vertex proficient
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to work cohesively as a cross-functional team member
• Proven ability to work independently, think critically, and make decisions exercising sound business judgement

What We Offer

• Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
• Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life, and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
• 6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
• 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual, Comprehensive
• Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the US.
• Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
• Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
• Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building activities.
• Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
• Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
• Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.
• *Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Competencies

• Build Partnerships
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills
• Deliver Results

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