Senior Analyst- Indirect Tax

Company: US LBM Holdings
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.Things you should know about working at US LBM:

• We are all about teamwork! All positions are hands on and we band together when necessary.
• We support each other. We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.
• We are a relaxed atmosphere, this is not a suit and tie environment.
• We work hard. We are a continuous improvement driven organization and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.How you will spend your days as a Senior Accountant-Indirect Tax:
  • Coordinate preparation of sales/use and property tax returns for all required state and local jurisdictions, including establishment and maintenance of a consolidated compliance calendar. Provide recommendations for improvement including key components that can be centralized.
  • Provide guidance for all Operating Companies in the handling of their various tax-related transactions, including their sales of products and services to customers, purchases of various items, etc. Build tax matrices for this functional area for distribution to Corporate and Operating Company staff.
  • Ensure proper collection and payment of sales/use tax through the maintenance and use of various taxing systems, including the timely resolving of tax notices.
  • Verify accuracy of general ledger sales tax accrual accounts, as well as the monthly Operating Company data, including tax accrued on A/P, fixed assets, and exempt sales.
  • Monitor accuracy of sales/use tax rates. Provide recommendations for improvement and manage implementation of process improvement initiatives.
  • Establish process to complete monthly account reconciliations for sales/use tax.
  • Handle taxing requirements of all customers, including maintaining proper documentation for all exempt customers. Identify opportunities to streamline maintenance of resale and exemption certificates.
  • Identify opportunities to automate.
  • Establish processes and internal controls. Manage SOX compliance for this functional area.
  • Complies with Companys attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned by Management.We offer
    • Health care benefits, starting the first of month after 30 days of employment
    • Monday - Friday schedule
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Closed holidays
    • Paid time off
    • Employee discount
    • Relocation
    • Well support your educational and career goals with our continuous education programsWe want you to join the team if you can check these boxes:
      • Minimum education required - BS in finance or accounting required
      • Minimum experience required - 2+ years relevant experience, including working directly with indirect tax issues in either corporation and/or public accounting firm. Experience working in a construction/building supply preferred.
      • Effective in strategic business planning and relationship building. Energetic and collaborative attitude with demonstrated ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated presentation skills are required.
      • Promote quality, safety and continuous process improvement.US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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