Sales Tax Analyst

Highline Warren; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Tax Analyst to support their Tax Director. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on sales tax accounting, compliance, and special projects. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. You will be responsible for preparing tax returns, processing payments, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance. Join a leading company in the automotive aftermarket, where your contributions will directly impact the business and its customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
• 1-3 years of experience in sales & use tax or property tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various tax returns, including sales tax and property tax.
• Research and communicate nexus status with jurisdictions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Multitasking

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Sales Tax Software

Vertex Software

Microsoft Office

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Sales Tax Analyst – State & Local Indirect Tax

Location: Memphis, TN; Omaha, NE; or Atlanta, GA (preferred). Open to candidates located in CST or EST time zones. Hybrid work is preferred, though remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Highline Warren is a vertically integrated distributor and manufacturer of maintenance repair products for the North American automotive aftermarket, primarily providing conventional and synthetic lubricants, windshield washer fluids, antifreezes, and chemical products. Manufacturing and distributing over 25,000 products across owned brands, licenses, private label and third parties. Highline Warren is the largest and lowest cost producer of windshield wiper fluid and passenger car motor oil. With a diverse platform and vertically integrated capabilities across 12 manufacturing and 15 distribution centers, Highline Warren employs over 1,800 individuals to serve over 15,000+ customers with $1.7 billion in annual revenue.

In November 2020, Pritzker Private Capital brought Highline Aftermarket and Warren Distribution to create the company it is today. Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in manufactured products, services, and healthcare sectors. The firm’s differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders.

Summary:

The Sales Tax Analyst role provides support to the Tax Director with respect to sales tax accounting, use tax accounting, sales tax compliance requirements, lubricating oil excise tax compliance requirements, property tax, and ongoing special projects.

This is a professional role, and the ideal candidate must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment with minimal supervision. Organizational and effective communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities:

1. Under the supervision of the Tax Director, prepares various tax returns, including sales tax, use tax, lubricating excise tax, property tax, and gross receipts tax.
2. Processes tax payments via accounts payable, state websites, and other electronic and paper check methods.
3. Researches, analyzes, and communicates to Tax Director status of nexus with existing and potential jurisdictions.
4. Maintains and reconciles tax account balances and prepares monthly reports.
5. Resolves sales and use tax notices through written and oral communication.
6. Works with accounting and other staff to determine optimal method(s) for measuring and monitoring use taxes.
7. Provides sales & use tax support to sales/customer support team and procurement teams.
8. Ensures requests for resale certificates are fulfilled for customers and vendors.
9. Assists Tax Director with tax audits as needed.
10. Works with legal and regulatory departments and various company locations to ensure that all necessary licensing and permits are obtained and current.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
2. Previous accounting and multistate sales & use tax, property tax, or other related tax experience (at least 1-3 years) required.
3. Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with an eye for detail.
4. Proficient in sales tax software.
5. Working knowledge of Vertex software or other similar sales and use tax software preferred.
6. Experience with software implementation projects a plus.
7. Experience with a national manufacturing and/or distribution company.
8. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).