Senior Sales Tax Accountant (Project Management)
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If you are a Sales Tax Accountant with Public accounting and/or large corporation with multi-divisional, multi-state and multi-national structure experience, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Eden Prairie, Minnesota location, your responsibilities will include administration, review and compliance with state and local sales/use tax obligations. The role identifies, researches and assists in implementing methods to minimize the Company's tax posture. Moreover, it defends the Company and its subsidiaries when challenged by taxing authorities.
Flexible Work Schedule – Remote Work Option
This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.
AS A SENIOR SALES TAX ACCOUNTANT, YOU WILL:
- Prepare and review state and local sales/use tax returns for multiple operating divisions, ensuring timely and accurate filing.
- Assist in coordination and management of sales/use tax audits and work closely with division personnel and taxing authorities to achieve lowest tax liability permissible.
- Provide legal research, consultation, and opinions regarding sales/use tax issues to the operating divisions.
- Work with tax team to transform data and automate processes related to the sales and use tax compliance.
- Serve as the focal point for coordinating system testing related to Oracle and Vertex patches, enhancements, and upgrades.
- Prepare and provide sales tax training presentations for operating personnel.
- Other miscellaneous sale and use tax responsibilities including exemption certificate review and maintenance, approving sales tax credits, responding to sales tax notices and customer requests for sales tax refunds.
- Effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
- Partner with others to get work done.
- Follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same.
- Identify and seize new opportunities.
- You make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information.
- Evaluate pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor of Science/Arts in Accounting, Finance or Business required.
- 3+ years with Public accounting and/or large corporation with multi-divisional, multi-state and multi-national structure.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- CPA preferred.
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Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. We provide employees flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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Diversity and Inclusion at Emerson is about welcoming, respecting, and valuing the differences each employee possesses. Inclusion is creating a real sense of engagement, belonging and connection for all employees. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity & Inclusion at Emerson.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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