Senior Tax Analyst - Avfuel Corporation

Job Title: Senior Tax Analyst

Reports to: Tax Manager

Department: Tax

Location/Type: Ann Arbor, MI; Corporate Office Environment; Full Time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off & Holidays; Company paid Life and Disability Insurance; 401k savings plan with employer matching

Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and Pet Insurance

Job Summary:

The 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/Responsibilities:

• Research and apply tax statutes and regulations to ensure compliance
• Review taxability of the products and services
• Independently research and resolve indirect tax questions from internal departments as well as external tax jurisdictions
• Support tax compliance (federal, state, and/or international) including motor fuel excise, property, sales & use, and value added tax
• Perform GL reconciliations
• Support tax setups in tax determination engine
• Assist with cross-functional tax department projects and work closely with accounting contacts

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with one or more accounting systems, including the ability to assimilate new software applications easily
• Advanced-level Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary in order to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• Ability to collaborate with team members
• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Ability to identify issues, compare data, investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Proven analytical problem solver
• Audit management experience
• Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in corporate accounting or a tax department
• 5+ years' experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or Tax Accounting

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged 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.