Are you thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join one of the most successful international logistics organizations here at Kuehne+Nagel. Our Jersey City branch is looking for a new Indirect Tax Specialist to join their Finance team.
Your Role
The US Corporate Tax Department strives to drive value by building a best-in class tax department in terms of operational efficiencies, robust controls, and high-performing workforce leveraged through data & technology capabilities. Seeking an experienced tax accountant focused on Indirect Tax (Sales & Use Tax, Property Tax) to join and collaborate with the US tax team. The successful candidate’s responsibilities can be adjusted for the right person, but will include ensuring compliance across property tax, sales and use tax, as well as some direct tax requirements. Reporting to the Vice-President of US Tax, the indirect tax specialist will work closely with the accounting and other finance functions, as well as a broad sector of the cross-functional business teams and the external tax advisors.
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare all aspects of sales & use tax, property tax, gross receipts tax, business licenses, excise tax and other US tax filings.
- Assist with indirect tax planning opportunities and tax impacts of changes in business operations.
- Respond to tax notices and mange any indirect tax audits.
- Research and provide recommendations on tax issues.
- Potentially support on US direct tax matters when needed.
- Assist in various tax projects as needed.
Your Skills and Experiences
- Bachelor’s degree and course studies in Accounting, Taxation or similar; in addition, an advanced degree in taxation and/or a CPA designation is a plus.
- 3+ years of corporate indirect tax experience.
- Up to date on the tax law changes.
- Healthy curiosity to understand the business and inspiration to collaborate with people across the organization.
- Ability to work effectively with others and enhance teamwork environment.
- Good analytical and problems solving skills
- Proficient computer skills with advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Ability to work independently and to prioritize and multi-task.
Good Reasons to Join
Hourly: At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target wage range for this position is between $35 and $39 per hour. Base wages are part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health & welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #KuehneNagelCareers