Senior Tax Analyst

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HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Analyst will have a strong understanding of direct and indirect tax regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Agility to pivot between income tax and sales and use tax domains is a must. This role will report directly to the Company’s Global Tax Director.

Des Plaines, IL based hybrid position. Working a minimum of 3 days a week from the HuFriedyGroup office is expected with the ability to be in the office more as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret changes in indirect tax (i.e., sales and use tax, property tax, payroll tax, etc.) laws and regulations at the federal, state and local levels.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to determine the taxability of products and services in various jurisdictions.
• Oversee third party providers in filing accurate and timely sales and use tax returns and payroll tax returns, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Review and reconcile sales and use tax accounts, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as finance, accounting, and legal teams, to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining sales and use tax compliance systems and software.
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews to identify potential areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Respond to tax notices and inquiries from tax authorities, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, attending seminars and training sessions as required.
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams regarding indirect tax compliance matters.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to indirect tax compliance.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and consultants, as needed.
• Assist with federal and state income tax compliance; responsible for gathering information and preparing workpapers required for federal and state tax returns.
• Assist with federal and state tax accounting including quarterly ASC 740 provision and related disclosures, workpapers, and journal entries; SSAP 101, etc.
• Assist with federal and state tax planning, identifying and developing federal and state tax savings strategies.
• Gather information and prepare workpapers required for international forms (i.e. 5471s, 8858s, 1118s); coordinate preparation and review with the Company’s external tax accounting firm.
• Provide tax support to other business areas, including payroll and 1099 compliance.
• Manage and optimize tax credits and incentives, such as WOTC, R&D credits, and investment credits.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 5 years experience in sales and use tax compliance
• Strong knowledge of sales and use tax laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant) is a plus
• Prior experience working in a corporate or public accounting environment
• General knowledge in income tax is a plus
  
  

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Employees (and their families) may enroll in our company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings account, voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D plans and the company’s 401k plan. Employees are covered by an employee assistance program (also available to household members) and long-term disability. Full-Time Employees are also eligible for short-term disability. Full-time Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service and paid Holidays. Part-time employees working 20 or more hours receive a pro-ration of the full-time PTO allocation and paid Holidays based on their standard hourly work week. Full-Time employees are eligible for four weeks of paid parental leave. Part-time employees also receive paid parental leave, pro-rated based on their standard hourly work week.

HuFriedyGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.