Tax Analyst

Tax AnalystDepartment: FinanceLocation: Duluth, GAAbout The RoleThe Tax Analysts primary responsibilities include working with internal and external partners to ensure all income tax and indirect tax compliance, audit, and accounting obligations are completed. Responsible for monitoring, preparing, and filings tax returns, analyzing tax regulations and providing support for information and management decisions.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssist with the preparation of federal and state income tax returns, including but not limited to extracting and analyzing data from SAP system to ensure completeness and accuracyCoordinates the filing of all federal, state, and local income tax returnsReview quarterly estimated federal and state income tax calculation prepared by external tax advisorsEnsure all tax filings and payments are made in a timely mannerPrepare and book monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisionsPreparation and filing of indirect tax returns (sales/use, gross receipts, personal property, business license, and other regulatory filings)Manage the sales tax compliance process for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings, to ensure accuracy and completenessMaintenance and gathering of exemption certificates for various indirect tax types (OneSource)Collaborate with Credit & Collections team on customer sales tax inquiriesCollaborate with AP team on providing appropriate exemptions to suppliers and respond to inquiriesCollaborate with Purchasing team to properly assess the taxability of business purchasesPerform multi-state taxability research and document conclusions, review potential overpayments and make recommendations for tax recovery effortsManage OneSource system and monitor its sales and use tax calculation for accuracy and completenessPrepare Form 1099 annual filingMaintain proof-of-payment documentation for all tax paymentsMaintain documentation on all federal, state, and local tax accountsMaintain tax filing calendar for all tax filingsMaintain and reconcile all tax related general ledger accounts, including tax fixed assets, and identify adjustments needed to align these accountsMaintain and organize tax records and documentation supporting tax filingsInvestigate tax notices and prepare responsesPrepare forecast of estimated tax payments for cash planning purposesAnalyze and interpret tax rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and assesses the company-s policies to ensure that taxes are prepared in compliance with tax legislationEffectively research and document tax issues of moderate difficultyManage tax audits, including preparing responses and liaising with tax authoritiesCoordinate and support special projects and initiatives related to tax planning and compliance (R&D, Transfer Pricing, Nexus, VDA, etc.) for all WEG USA companies, as neededManages tax planning, accounting and work paper preparation process considering federal, state, local, and international tax implications.Collaborate on tax strategies with executive leadership team to support company initiatives and identify opportunities for tax savingsPrepare and submit US government agency reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)Develops key financial metrics and reports on them to managementExperience2-4 years of experience in federal, state, and indirect tax preparation, compliance and researchKnowledge/ training (preferred):Experience with preparing tax provisionsStrong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulationsStrong computer and technical skills including MS Office applications, advanced Excel skills requiredExperience preparing and filing federal and state income tax returnsExperience preparing and filing indirect tax returns (sales/use, gross receipts, personal property, business license, etc.)Experience in Form 1099 reportingExperience with federal and state income tax compliance processExperience in all aspects of the sales & use tax compliance processExperience in identifying tax saving opportunities and realizing the benefits thereofExperience with SAP preferredExperience with OneSource Indirect Tax highly preferredEducationBachelor-s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.CPA or equivalent certification preferredAbout WEG Electric Corp.WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.netWe offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.