Indirect Tax Specialist — Global Impact & Growth

Badger Meter Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

PTO 15 days + 11 holidays

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Badger Meter Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an Accountant – Indirect Tax to manage day-to-day sales and use tax, ensure compliance, and file returns. You will serve as the primary Avalara administrator and work cross-functionally to ensure correct tax treatment on quotes and invoices.

The role requires 2–3 years of accounting or indirect tax experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to optimize tax processes within the Badger Meter compliance framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years accounting or tax experience, including indirect tax experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to learn new software applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly journal entries and reconciliations of indirect tax GL accounts.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple states.
• Maintain customer sales tax exemption certificates and related documentation.
• Administer Avalara and optimize software for accurate tax determination and compliance.
• Assist with sales tax audits and respond to information requests.
• Collaborate with Credit and Sales to investigate and correct tax issues.
• Review and process credit memos to resolve sales tax issues.
• Monitor notices from tax jurisdictions and respond as needed.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Tax software

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Avalara

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Badger Meter Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an Accountant – Indirect Tax to manage day-to-day sales and use tax, ensure compliance, and file returns. You will serve as the primary Avalara administrator and work cross-functionally to ensure correct tax treatment on quotes and invoices.

The role requires 2–3 years of accounting or indirect tax experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to optimize tax processes within the Badger Meter compliance framework.