Sales and Use Tax Accountant

Siemens Mobility; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Sales and Use Tax Accountant to manage the monthly compliance cycle across multiple jurisdictions and support audits, refunds, and tax planning from a remote home office. You will report to the Indirect Tax Manager within Global Business Services and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure SOC compliance and timely tax filings.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 2+ years in sales and use tax, and proficiency in SAP and Excel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Equivalent experiencewith other education will be considered
• 2+ years of sales & use tax compliance and audit experience
• Ability to perform sales & use tax analysis, and provide consulting around practices and procedures with internal and external customers
• Experience with multi-state sales & use tax compliance activities
• Ability to operate in multiple ERP systems (i.e. SAP)
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
• Proficient in English both written and verbal
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Sales tax and other related indirect tax compliance activities
• Timely submission of sales tax compliance data to partners to meet filing requirements
• Complete sales tax compliance activities to ensure Global Business Services complies with SOC service level agreements
• Complete the filing of refund claims identified in the account reconciliation process
• Follow up on all refund claims filed and receive funds within 365 days. Provide registration and license recommendations and requirements to team members for processing to keep SOC's in compliance.
• Participate in partner calls, partner sales tax compliance activities, complete the monthly and yearly nexus reviews

Skills

Sales tax knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sales and Use Tax Accountant

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.

You will be an integral part of the sales and use tax team. Major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to completing the monthly compliance cycle in a complex multi-jurisdiction environment; participating in sales and use tax audit defense, reverse audits, tax consulting, tax planning, tax accounting and special projects to achieve. You will be responsible for ensuring Siemens Operating Companies follow transactional tax and business license (taxes) requirements while achieving assigned objectives and targets.

You will report to the Indirect Tax Manager of Global Business Services (GBS) of Siemens Corp. The mission of the department is to provide comprehensive support to all represented Siemens Operating Companies for transactional taxes including Sales and Use taxes, Property taxes, Business Licenses; 1042 compliance, and annual reports. You will be an individual contributor who demonstrates leadership skills, a comprehensive knowledge and principles of sales and use taxes. This position will interface with both internal and external contacts. External contacts will include taxing authorities, vendors, and partners.

Transform the Everyday.

In this role you will work remotely from a home office. You must be willing to work the Eastern or Central US time zones.

Responsibilities:

• Sales tax and other related indirect tax compliance activities
• Timely submission of sales tax compliance data to partners to meet filing requirements.
• Complete sales tax compliance activities to ensure Global Business Services complies with SOC service level agreements.
• Complete the filing of refund claims identified in the account reconciliation process.
• Follow up on all refund claims filed and receive funds within 365 days. Provide registration and license recommendations and requirements to team members for processing to keep SOC's in compliance.
• Participate in partner calls, partner sales tax compliance activities, complete the monthly and yearly nexus reviews.

Tax Consulting/Strategic Planning

• Provide the business contacts with complex multi-state and local tax advice through tax law research that will increase tax compliance with the laws and regulations of state and local taxing authorities.
• Provide tax analysis, planning, control and reporting for the business consistent with the Siemens guidelines and requirements for contract negotiations.
• Research, analyze and prepare multi-state business and affiliate state and local tax refund opportunities.
• Document, comply, monitor, evaluate and update internal state and local tax policies and procedures and recommend alternatives to ensure compliance and reduce tax overspending.
• Recommends and implement process changes that reduce potential exposure

Tax Auditing/Reverse Audits

• Complete the day-to-day work activities of the audit and consulting team to ensure the audit cycle is completed in a cost effective, accurate, and timely manner.
• Identify, communicate, and conduct strategic audits/refunds to recover sales/use tax exposure amounts and overpayments
• File and pursue refund opportunities identified in external/ internal audits and identified overpayments.

Tax Processes and Accounting

• Document, monitor, evaluate, and update internal desktop procedures and process maps for compliance activities
• Recommend, drive, and follow through on compliance process improvements to increase efficiencies and reduce tax exposure
• Execute GBS SOX's review and reporting requirements
• Timely and accurately prepare account reconciliations for assigned sales and use tax accounts
• Timely complete monthly compliance metrics

Projects

• Actively contribute and participate in assigned departmental goals and objectives to meet Siemen’s balance scorecard for assigned targets for financial, customer, process and employee targets.
• Participate in sales and business licenses tax compliance segment of migrations for new SOC migrations by following established project plans. Sample task can include: Establishing tax filing calendars, verifying data sources, reviewing parallel tax returns, verifying and ICC payment methods and vendors.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Equivalent experiencewith other education will be considered
• 2+ years of sales & use tax compliance and audit experience
• Ability to perform sales & use tax analysis, and provide consulting around practices and procedures with internal and external customers
• Experience with multi-state sales & use tax compliance activities
• Ability to operate in multiple ERP systems (i.e. SAP)
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
• Proficient in English both written and verbal
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to engage in open, honest collaboration with team members
• Assumes ownership and execution of individual responsibilities and strict deadlines
• Ability to multi-task multiple projects and have strong attention to detail

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us. Learn more about our commitment to DEI here .

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You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $66,973 - $114,811 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, click here .

Criminal History
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