[Hiring] Sr. Sales & Use Tax Audits Accountant @Cemex

Role Description

The S&U Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring that Cemex US Sales Tax Team provides superior service to customers, external vendors, and government agencies while maintaining compliance with state and local tax laws. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting multi-state audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes.
• Resolving tax issues with external customers in a timely manner.
• Responding to internal customer and vendor inquiries regarding state and local tax matters.
• Preparing reconciliations for related Sales and Use tax accounts.
• Completing research projects on multi-state Sales & Use taxes.
• Assisting with due diligence analysis for multi-state and local taxes in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
• Providing research support for SAP and Vertex tax software to ensure accurate taxation.
• Drafting technical correspondence to state officials to clarify interpretations of tax laws.
• Applying for, obtaining, and implementing special exemptions as needed.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in tax processes.
• Developing, authoring, planning, and delivering training for internal customers.
• Performing necessary tasks to support compliance goals related to Sales & Use Tax Laws.
• Undertaking additional duties as required to ensure ongoing compliance with S&U Tax Laws.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multi-state sales & use tax audit defense
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Master's Degree and/or CPA is a plus

Requirements

• Computer Literacy
• Windows Environment
• Word Processing
• Excel Spreadsheet
• Vertex Software a plus
• SAP experience a plus
• Social/Interpersonal skills
• Oral & written communication
• Positive Collaboration and Teamwork
• Project management skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to develop and administer efficient work processes
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Knowledge of process control (How to measure, track analyze and initiate improvement)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Comprehensive wellness program