VAT Analyst

VAT analyst EMEA Status: Exempt (Salaried) Department: Finance/Accounting Position Summary Plug Power (NASDAQ PLUG) is leading the green energy revolution and continues to expand rapidly in Europe. The VAT analyst is an integral position in the financial operations team and provides operational financial support to our European business. This role is critical to help drive strategic decision making within the business based upon the measurement of financial data. This position is tasked to assist the Head of Europe Shared Services, with building our indirect tax reporting and compliance operations. Core Duties and Responsibilities Assist in gathering necessary backup support documentation for VAT reporting, request VAT invoice revisions and VAT invoice credits as necessary. Managing timely filing of VAT/Intrastat returns and related listings in cooperation with VAT consultants. Ensure all month end VAT processes are actioned on a timely basis. Full responsibility for VAT Returns (and supplementary forms Intrastat) for all the EMEA Companies. Ensure that VAT accounting accounts are correct and reconciled with the other relevant data, such as VAT declarations, P&L, and intrastat filings. Complete all VAT related accounting activities upon which VAT returns depend, including control checks of transaction data and review of supporting tax documentation to identify any errors or anomalies. Ensure that the Periodic VAT journals are uploaded to the GL on a timely basis. Support quarterly and yearly audits, provide requested information/data for auditors. Deliver explanations/data on requests of tax authorities in respect of VAT refund audits and general VAT audits and manage the working relationship with consultants during routine audits and ad hoc enquiries. Provide advice for VAT related questions by other departments such as correct VAT treatment for complex sales transactions, provide VAT coding for AP invoices, etc. Monitor and manage VAT refunds/refund positions. Provide advice to AR department for complex sales transaction (triangulation, export) Act as main point of contact with accounting firms and other tax return preparers Take ownership on complex VAT matters, close cooperation with local advisors and authorities to find solutions. Minimizing VAT liabilities and compliance issues. Identify potential tax planning opportunities. Liaise with sales and business teams on VAT related matters Involvement in other tax related issues. Education and Experience 1 0r 2 years of relevant work experience, in an international company with multiple VAT registrations, or in one of Big4 companies. Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax Knowledge of and experience with VAT, intrastat & IC processes Knowledge of Accounting & booking processes Experience with Statutory vs GAAP reconciliation Superior communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office software Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively Ability to role model high standards of professionalism Excellent follow-through Must be driven and self-motivated Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Plug Power is building the hydrogen economy as the leading provider of comprehensive hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) turnkey solutions. The Company’s innovative technology powers electric motors with hydrogen fuel cells amid an ongoing paradigm shift in the power, energy, and transportation industries to address climate change and energy security, while providing efficiency gains and meeting sustainability goals. Plug Power created the first commercially viable market for hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) technology. As a result, the Company has deployed over 50,000 fuel cell systems for e-mobility, more than anyone else in the world, and has become the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen, having built and operated a hydrogen highway across North America. Plug Power delivers a significant value proposition to end-customers, including meaningful environmental benefits, efficiency gains, fast fueling, and lower operational costs. Plug Power’s vertically integrated GenKey solution ties together all critical elements to power, fuel, and provide service to customers such as Amazon, BMW, The Southern Company, Carrefour, and Walmart. The Company is now leveraging its know-how, modular product architecture and foundational customers to rapidly expand into other key markets including zero-emission on-road vehicles, robotics, and data centers. Check out these videos to learn more about PLUG: Here Comes Green Hydrogen Plug Rochester Innovation Center/Gigafactory tour Plug Concord MA electrolyzer facility tour Plug Power HQ Facility Tour Plug Green Hydrogen Plant groundbreaking, Camden GA Albany Business Review Interview with Andy Marsh Read more about how we are creating the GREEN hydrogen economy: Hot off the press.