General Information:

Hitachi Energy is seeking for an Indirect Tax Sr. Analyst for its Raleigh, NC location.

Mission Statement:

Partner with the Business and GBS to ensure accurate and efficient sales and use tax, property tax and business license filings on a timely basis. Actively participate in, manage and/or create value-add initiatives and trainings to automate and streamline indirect tax compliance and advice.

Your Responsibilities:

• Communication
• Responsible for timely and efficient communications for areas of responsibility
• Areas of responsibility include:
• Review and Support timely and accurate preparation of state, and other jurisdictions’ indirect taxes including sales and use, personal property, business licenses, and annual reports filings
• Develop SOPs and new processes to align with management requirements, as needed
• Gather data and support various aspects of state sales tax filings as needed
• Initiate and prepare tax payment requests
• Initiate and submit tax related purchase orders and payment requests of consultant invoices
• Responsible for continuous improvement in the efficiency of data gathering
• Manage exemption certificate database to ensure current and accurate certificates
• Manage vendor and customer new set ups and related tax forms
• Prepare tax account reconciliations for approval
• Provide advice and training to the Business on indirect tax matters
• Automation of all indirect tax compliance
• Manage and/or support Indirect tax audits
• Other tax related tasks as requested  
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
   

Your Background:

• SAP knowledge a must
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Vertex knowledge a must
• Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in tax/accounting/finance or related field
• Strong Microsoft Office products skills, with emphasis on Excel
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with all types of people and disciplines, including colleagues internationally
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and remain responsive to internal/external inquiries
• Flexible working independently as well as in a team environment
• Analytical/accounting and reconciliation skills
• Federal, state, sales and/or property tax experience (5 years preferred)