Indirect Tax Lead
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Corporate Tax Group. We are seeking an Indirect Tax Expert. The candidate must have strong analytical skills, be detail-oriented, able to build strong working relationships within our team and across the business through effective verbal and written communication. This position will be responsible for all aspects of various indirect taxes in US and Canada including sales and use, motor fuel and agronomy taxes.
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Responsibilities
- Review taxability of the products and services offered by the Company
- Research and apply tax statutes and regulations to ensure compliance
- Independently research and resolve indirect tax questions from internal departments as well as external tax jurisdictions
- Manage complex indirect tax audits
- Prepare indirect tax returns that require applicable level of expertise
- Respond to inquiries and resolve notices/assessments from taxing jurisdictions and regulatory agencies
- Perform internal audit of purchase transactions to ensure sales and use tax accuracy, work with the business units to correct issues, and identify refund opportunities
- Review and oversee the indirect tax compliance prepared by external provider(s)
- Review licensing requirements and complete applications and renewals
- Develop, improve, and streamline end-to-end indirect tax compliance processes
- Participate as the Indirect Tax subject matter expert in various Finance and Company-Wide projects
- Consult and provide advice to internal personnel (business units, corporate development, finance, shared services) on acquisitions, divestitures, and expansion projects
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or Tax Accounting
Additional Qualifications
- CPA certification
- Master of Business Taxation
- Tax Experience in Agriculture and/or Oil and Gas industry
- Knowledge of JDE and SAP
- Knowledge of Avalara AvaTax, Avalara Returns Excise, or comparable products
- Proficient in MS Excel
- Experience with tax research software such as CCH and RIA Checkpoint
- Subject matter expertise in tax accounting
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail-oriented with commitment to accuracy and quality
- Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills
Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care savings accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
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