Accountant, Sales and Indirect Tax

Ingersoll Rand; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an Indirect Tax Accountant in Davidson, NC (Hybrid) to own North American sales and use tax compliance and related activities. The role offers exposure to analytics, ERP systems, audits, and cross-functional partnerships within the Finance Shared Services group.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in indirect tax and general ledger accounting, with hands-on sales and use tax experience and knowledge of multi-state filings. Strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4+ years experience in indirect tax and general ledger accounting.
• 2+ years hands-on sales and use tax compliance experience including data prep, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax filings or compliance activities.
• Experience identifying discrepancies and supporting timely filings with minimal penalties or interest.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Sales and Use Tax returns and other state filings.
• Support property tax renditions and annual reports; manage related GL reconciliations.
• Coordinate with third-party providers for returns and filings.
• Assist with tax audits by gathering data and responding to auditors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Vertex

Avalara

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Indirect Tax Accountant

Location: Davidson, NC (Hybrid)

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Overview

As Ingersoll Rand continues to acquire and integrate businesses, the indirect tax team's scope continues to evolve. Step into the Indirect Tax Accountant role and take broad ownership of North American sales and use tax compliance while gaining exposure to analytics, systems, audits, process improvement, entity changes, and cross‑functional partnership. As part of the Finance Shared Service Center, you'll support entities operating across SAP and Oracle environments while helping integrate new entities, strengthen processes, advance tax technology initiatives, and improve how the team uses systems and analytics. You'll ensure monthly compliance data is prepared accurately and on time, property tax returns and annual filings meet required deadlines, and tax notices, audits, and inquiries are handled with urgency and precision. You'll also own assigned legal entities, analyze compliance data, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with the third‑party provider responsible for preparing and filing returns—helping ensure filings are completed accurately and without penalties or interest.

This professional will also support sales and use tax audits by gathering data, researching issues, communicating with auditors, and partnering with leadership to resolve open items and reduce potential assessments. The right candidate will be detail‑oriented while understanding the broader business impact. They will manage competing deadlines, identify issues within complex data, stay ahead of state notices, communicate clearly, and bring forward ideas for improvement. Experience with multi‑state sales and use tax filings, property tax, tax engines, ERP projects, and systems such as SAP, Oracle, Vertex, Avalara, and/or Certify Tax will stand out.

This is an excellent opportunity for an indirect tax professional seeking ownership, variety, systems exposure, and the ability to influence how indirect tax work is managed across a growing North American business.

Responsibilities

• Perform:
  • Sales and use Tax returns
  • GST/HST/PST returns for Canadian operations
  • Property tax renditions
  • Other state Annual reports and miscellaneous license returns
  • Related general ledger account reconciliations
  • Execution of timely tax payments through Accounts Payable team
• Manage exemption certificate maintenance for both customers and vendors
• Research sales/use and property tax queries to ensure compliance
• Sales/Use/Property advisory for a variety of departments
• Responsible for reconciling the general ledger accounts related to the tax returns listed above.
• Assist with pulling support and coordinating with auditors for state sales tax and property tax audits
• Other duties related to supporting the indirect tax function as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years experience in indirect tax and general ledger accounting
• 2+ years of hands‑on sales and use tax compliance experience, to include preparation, review, analysis, and reconciliation of transactional tax data.
• Experience supporting multi‑state sales and use tax filings or compliance activities.
• Experience identifying discrepancies, researching issues, and supporting timely filings with minimal penalties or interest.

Core Competencies

• Strong computer and data‑management skills
• Experience with indirect tax tools such as Vertex, Avalara, or similar platforms
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and issue‑resolution skills
• Compliance‑focused mindset with the ability to consistently follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage tight, shifting deadlines and work effectively through ambiguity
• Collaborative team player capable of partnering across functions, including Business Units, Direct Tax, Legal, HR, and Shared Services, across multiple locations

Preferences

• Preferred SAP experience; Oracle, Excel, and Word
• Experience supporting sales and use tax filings across a broad jurisdictional footprint, ideally most or all 50 states.
• Property tax experience.
• Experience with Vertex, Avalara, Certify Tax, SAP, Oracle, or tax engine/ERP projects.
• Canada indirect tax exposure.

Travel and Work Arrangements

• This position is hybrid from Davidson, NC.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership – taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and an employee stock grant, among other offerings.