Senior Tax Analyst

Avfuel Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays

Company paid Life and Disability

401k with employer matching

Supplemental Benefits: Life, Critical-

Accident Coverage, & Pet Insurance

Job summary

Avfuel Corporation in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to support the company's global indirect tax function, including sales and use tax, motor fuel excise, property tax, and VAT/GST.

This full-time, onsite role handles tax return preparation, research, taxability determinations, tax engine maintenance, audits, data analytics, and process improvement across the tax function. A bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and 3–5+ years in tax or accounting are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent corporate accounting or tax experience.
• 3–5+ years of tax or accounting experience, including at least 3 years in indirect tax compliance and research.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, property tax, and international VAT/GST.
• Experience working in ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax returns (sales and use tax, motor fuel excise, personal property, and VAT/GST) across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions.
• Research, interpret, and document indirect tax statutes, regulations, rulings, and case law, and communicate conclusions to tax leadership and business partners.
• Resolve indirect tax questions from internal departments, customers, and vendors, and respond to notices from taxing jurisdictions.
• Determine taxability of products and services and ensure exemption certificates are set up in the tax engine.
• Maintain, configure, and test the tax engine, including mappings and new jurisdiction/entity setups; collaborate with IT on ERP issues.
• Support indirect tax audits from information request through resolution, including data gathering and workpapers.
• Prepare monthly GL reconciliations and related journal entries; investigate variances.
• Monitor tax rate changes and regulatory updates; identify refund, recovery, and tax savings opportunities.
• Support cross-functional tax department projects as needed.

Skills

Sales and use tax

Property tax

VAT/GST

Excel

Office suite

Communication skills

Multitasking

Data analysis

Process improvement

ERP systems

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Tax AnalystLocation: Ann Arbor, MI; Onsite, Corporate office environmentEmployment Type: Full TimeBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays; Company paid Life and Disability Insurance; 401k savings plan with employer matchingVoluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, & Pet InsuranceDepartment: TaxJob SummaryThe Senior Tax Analyst supports the company's global indirect tax function, including sales and use, motor fuel excise, property, and value added/goods and services tax (VAT/GST). The role covers indirect tax return preparation and review, technical research, taxability determinations, tax engine maintenance, audit support, data analytics, and process documentation, and will help drive process improvement and automation across the function.Duties/ResponsibilitiesPrepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax returns (sales and use, motor fuel excise, personal property, and VAT/GST) across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictionsResearch, interpret, and document indirect tax statutes, regulations, rulings, and case law, and communicate conclusions and recommendations to tax leadership and business partnersResolve indirect tax questions from internal departments, customers, and vendors, and respond to notices and inquiries from taxing jurisdictionsDetermine the taxability of products and services and ensure exemption certificates are set up accurately in the tax engineMaintain, configure, and test the tax engine, including product mappings, exemptions, and new jurisdiction and entity setups, and partner with IT to resolve ERP integration issuesSupport indirect tax audits from initial information request through resolution, including data gathering, workpaper preparation, and appealsPrepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and related journal entries, and investigate and resolve variancesMonitor tax rates changes and regulatory changesIdentify and pursue refund, recovery, and tax savings opportunitiesSupport cross-functional tax department projects as neededRequired Skills/AbilitiesStrong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, property tax, and international VAT/GST, with working knowledge of excise taxExperience working in ERP systemsDemonstrated ability to research and interpret tax law and clearly document tax positionsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft OfficeStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tax concepts to non-tax audiencesSelf-starter who manages multiple projects and filing deadlines with minimal supervisionStrong attention to detail, with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepanciesAnalytical problem solver with an interest in process improvement and automationCollaborative, service-oriented approach to working with colleagues, business partners, taxing authorities, and external advisorsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent corporate accounting or tax experience3-5+ years of tax or accounting experience, including at least 3 years in indirect tax compliance and research in a corporate tax department or public accounting firmPreferred: motor fuel excise tax experiencePhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting and working at a computerAbility to occasionally lift up to 15 poundsAbility to access and navigate all areas of the organization's facilities*This position is not eligible for visa sponsorshipEEO/ADA