Tax Associate

Employment Type: Full Time; Onsite in Ann Arbor, MI; Corporate Office Environment
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays; Company paid Life and Disability Insurance; 401k savings plan with employer matching
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, & Pet Insurance
Department: Tax

Job Summary:

The select candidate will be responsible for tax return preparation, data analytics and process documentation surrounding direct and indirect tax compliance and audits as applicable on a global basis.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparing and submitting work papers, allocations, and tax returns (federal, state, and/or international) including income, property, sales & use, excise tax and other reporting obligations
• Research compliance and licensing requirements
• Responsible for gathering and analyzing data requirements
• Support audit data compilation
• Support tax setups and tax determination
• Assist with cross-functional tax department projects

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
• Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in corporate accounting or a tax department; those close to receiving a degree + internship experience will be considered
• 2 years experience, internship experience included, with audit, compliance or related tax reporting preferred

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.