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Rolls-Royce · 1 day ago

Sr. Tax Specialist

Novi, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Rolls-Royce is a global leader in innovation and development, seeking a Sr. Tax Specialist to enhance their tax management practices. The role involves coordinating tax projects, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations while supporting tax planning initiatives.

AerospaceAutomotiveEnergyIndustrial ManufacturingLogisticsMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate third-party consulting engagements for specific tax projects (property tax return filings, Sales and Use tax return filings, fixed asset depreciation) and intercompany consulting with Rolls-Royce North America for tax preparation and support

Participate in audit defense efforts on all state/local level tax audits, including with state tax agencies, prepare responses to all information requests and coordinate activities on all tax audits

Research, summarize and review sales chain transactions for proper VAT reporting handling and review monthly VAT tax returns prepared by German third party consultant on behalf of US entity

Coordinate the preparation and approval of quarterly estimated, sales and use, audit and other required tax payments to State revenue agencies

Prepare monthly reconciliation of all tax accounts including investigation and resolution of all differences between tax records and general ledger accounts

Review and reconcile book vs tax fixed asset depreciation files maintained by a third party consultant

Review the submission of various tax related reports for information return filings (Form 1042s, 1099s, & FBAR) from GBS, prepare monthly cash tax forecasts, forecasted effective tax rates, and other corporate requests as needed

Support and assist in tax planning initiatives

Prepare, coordinate, and report on all tax-related internal control risks and controls for Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. including documentation of all tax-related processes and local work instructions within the Internal Control System (ICS)

Maintain, update and report on local corporate government incentive programs for status of all specific tax incentives granted to Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc

Prepare supporting documentation for various filings, including but not limited to State sales and use tax returns, exemption certificate preparation and review, other state and local business tax returns/credits/claims, information reporting and registrations, and all related supporting workpapers with Rolls-Royce North America tax team

Research and document all local return issues and positions

Prepare and assist with the preparation, review, audit, and reporting of information needed for hard close and year-end tax provision calculations for all US reporting entities

Maintain tax accounting records, effective tax rates, monthly and quarterly tax provision calculations and journal entries for all US reporting entities, where applicable

Keep management abreast of progress, developments and pending problems

Maintain knowledge of developments in the field of tax, finance, controlling and economic theory

Promote a safety and compliance culture and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct

Perform special projects as required

Qualification

US Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Corporate tax managementTax Accounting transactionsTax knowledge of FBARFATCAProperty taxes managementSalesUse taxesIRSState auditsTax preparation softwareAnalytical skillsProficient with MS OfficeTax Research databasesIFRSMaster’s degree in taxationExperience in SAPCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 5 years' experience in corporate tax management, specifically working with indirect taxes and consolidated income tax and multi-state taxes returns; or 9 years' experience in corporate tax management, specifically working with indirect taxes and consolidated income tax and multi-state taxes returns

Ability to travel, domestic and international

US Certified Public Accountant (CPA)