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LyondellBasell · 3 months ago

Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. The Senior Indirect Tax Analyst will support various tax functions including audit defense, general ledger reconciliations, and vendor tax resolution, while collaborating with the tax team and other departments.

ChemicalFuelManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct research and communicate tax/financial impact analysis of sales use, federal and state excise tax, motor fuel tax and Canadian GST matters

Provide support and resolutions regarding vendor sales/use and Canadian GST issues, procurements, disbursements, parked invoices, etc

Monitor Canadian GST and sales use tax law changes and push adjustments in Vertex and SAP

Provide support to Supply Chain and Procurement regarding customer master tax classification and billing issues

Respond to taxability and procedural questions from various internal departments

Develop and present training to internal client groups

Support sales, use and excise tax audits including data retrieval and analysis, reconciliations, sample review, transaction review and research to support taxability determinations, and organization and maintenance of audit documentation

Maintain and create desk policies and procedures for new and existing processes

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation requirements

Conduct self-audits of use tax reported amounts, including data retrieval and analysis, reconciliations, sample review, transaction review and research to support taxability determinations

Assist with transactional tax planning and advisory support

Identify and implement continuous process improvements for areas of responsibility

Qualification

Multistate sales tax complianceSalesUse tax researchSAPVertexCPA licenseCMI designationAccounting degreeAnalytical skillsSound business judgementOrganizational skillsProject managementCross-functional teamworkCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Typically 4- 6 years of relevant experience required

Multistate sales and use tax compliance experience required

Sales and use tax research experience required

Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and Vertex proficient

Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills

Ability to work cohesively as a cross-functional team member

Proven ability to work independently, think critically, and make decisions exercising sound business judgement

Preferred

CPA license, CPA candidate, CMI designation or advanced degree is preferred (but not required)

Texas, Illinois, and Louisiana sales and use tax manufacturing law knowledge

Benefits

Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.

Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life, and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.

6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution

5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual, Comprehensive

Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the US.

Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.

Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.

Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.

Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building activities.

Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.

Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.

Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.