Tax Analyst

Job Description

• Completion of Motor Fuel Tax & Federal Excise Tax Returns, within the jurisdiction due dates
• Transmission of Sales & Use Tax liability data, that supports return preparation, as per agreed calendar due dates.
• Support Alwin analysis of Use Tax data (ARIBA & SAP realm) and perform analysis of the results from Alwin.
• Provide journal entries (which was not part of usual standard JE) if any to tax accounting team.
• Analyse all Aged Items in the list and ensure that no items fall within the out of period bucket by clearing them as needed. Ensure to support Aged Items review with SME on a quarterly basis.
• Analyse changes in the (LA) tax rates and update in the system before the last workday of the month and respond to ASK TAX E-Trackers as per guidelines.
• Complete Canadian return (Credit & Automotive entities) worksheets as per agreed calendar due dates
• Support North America Audits on SUT returns and ensure proper reconciliation of liability in Tax return to General Ledger is issued to Auditors.
• Ensure all Re-Acquired Vehicle packages received are verified for completeness and they are filed with Jurisdiction for the refund claims.
• Review Capital assets purchased for the month and understand Tax implications and create provision as required.
• Regular follow-up with working level Subject Matter Expertise - Clarifications & Status updates
• Work with Tax Accounting team and ensure Journals are made on time and payment is made before the due dates.
• Upload the return filed copy, workpapers, payment request and other supporting documents in OWM.
• Prepare a quick recon between EY return filed and General ledger.

Responsibilities

• Completion of Motor Fuel Tax & Federal Excise Tax Returns, within the jurisdiction due dates
• Transmission of Sales & Use Tax liability data, that supports return preparation, as per agreed calendar due dates.
• Support Alwin analysis of Use Tax data (ARIBA & SAP realm) and perform analysis of the results from Alwin.
• Provide journal entries (which was not part of usual standard JE) if any to tax accounting team.
• Analyse all Aged Items in the list and ensure that no items fall within the out of period bucket by clearing them as needed. Ensure to support Aged Items review with SME on a quarterly basis.
• Analyse changes in the (LA) tax rates and update in the system before the last workday of the month and respond to ASK TAX E-Trackers as per guidelines.
• Complete Canadian return (Credit & Automotive entities) worksheets as per agreed calendar due dates
• Support North America Audits on SUT returns and ensure proper reconciliation of liability in Tax return to General Ledger is issued to Auditors.
• Ensure all Re-Acquired Vehicle packages received are verified for completeness and they are filed with Jurisdiction for the refund claims.
• Review Capital assets purchased for the month and understand Tax implications and create provision as required.
• Regular follow-up with working level Subject Matter Expertise - Clarifications & Status updates
• Work with Tax Accounting team and ensure Journals are made on time and payment is made before the due dates.
• Upload the return filed copy, workpapers, payment request and other supporting documents in OWM.
• Prepare a quick recon between EY return filed and General ledger.

Qualifications
Must have good communication skills to interact with OTC Dearborn team

Must be able to work in a team and be self motivated.

Must have prior experience of atleast 3 years in US Sales & Use Tax Compliance. Any exposure to Canada Indirect or Sales Tax Compliance is an added advantage.

Must have excellent excel skills and show exhibit midset to automate and improve controls in the process.