Senior Tax Professional

Avfuel Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avfuel Corporation in Ann Arbor, MI seeks a tax professional to lead indirect tax processes and compliance. This role focuses on tax return preparation, data analytics, and documentation across global operations.

The candidate will research tax statutes, assess product taxability, support federal/state/international tax compliance, and collaborate with accounting on GL reconciliations and tax engine setups. A strong analytical mindset and self-starting work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 5+ years' experience in finance, accounting, and/or tax accounting
• Audit management experience
• Proficiency with accounting systems
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns and assist with compliance
• Perform data analytics and process documentation for indirect tax
• Research and apply tax statutes and regulations
• Review product/service taxability
• Support federal, state, and international tax compliance
• Perform GL reconciliations
• Assist with tax systems setup and tax determination engine
• Collaborate with accounting and cross-functional teams

Skills

Advanced Excel

Tax research

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software systems

Job description

Job SummaryThe select candidate will be responsible for tax return preparation, data analytics and process documentation surrounding indirect tax compliance and audits as applicable on a global basis.Duties/ResponsibilitiesResearch and apply tax statutes and regulations to ensure complianceReview taxability of the products and servicesIndependently research and resolve indirect tax questions from internal departments as well as external tax jurisdictionsSupport tax compliance (federal, state, and/or international) including motor fuel excise, property, sales & use, and value added taxPerform GL reconciliationsSupport tax setups in tax determination engineAssist with cross-functional tax department projects and work closely with accounting contactsRequired Skills/AbilitiesProficiency with one or more accounting systems, including the ability to assimilate new software applications easilyAdvanced-level Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office productsStrong written and verbal communication skills necessary in order to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audienceAbility to collaborate with team membersAbility to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and prioritiesStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to provide exceptional customer serviceAbility to identify issues, compare data, investigate and resolve discrepanciesProven analytical problem solverAudit management experienceMust be a self-starter with a strong work ethicEducation and ExperienceBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in corporate accounting or a tax department5+ years' experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or Tax AccountingPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.