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Shorr Packaging Corp. · 19 hours ago

Indirect Tax Compliance Analyst (hybrid)

Aurora, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Shorr Packaging Corporation is focused on employee ownership and is seeking an Indirect Tax Compliance Analyst to manage multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax compliance. The role involves overseeing compliance with tariffs related to packaging materials and ensuring adherence to tax regulations while providing strategic guidance to optimize financial performance.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end multi-jurisdictional indirect tax compliance process for all nexus jurisdictions, including data extraction, return preparation, filing, and remittance for:

+ US Sales and Use Tax (SUT)

+ Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

+ Other tax requirements as needed

Ensure accurate tax setup in the ERP and sales tax software (e.g. Avalara) for products, customer ship to setup, customer exemptions, and new business activities, specifically ensuring the correct application of US sales tax and Canadian rates and provincial rules

Maintain and update all sales tax exemption certificates for US customers and manage documentation for zero-rated and exempt sales for Canadian tax purposes

Monitor changes in US, Canadian (Federal and Provincial), and international indirect tax laws, rules, and regulations and implement necessary updates to systems and processes

Coordinate and manage all sales, use, and Canadian tax audits, inquiries, and notices from relevant tax authorities (e.g., CRA, state DORs)

Manage customer tax credits and procedures and respond to customer inquiries related to sales tax

Coordinate and perform use tax analysis, identify areas and opportunities for tax recovery, and conduct reverse audits

Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliation of all indirect tax accounts and prepare related journal entries

Identify and implement process improvements and automation solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy of compliance

Works closely with Procurement to monitor tariff requirements by suppliers for accurate pricing needs in ERP

Identify billing requirements to customers related to tariffs

Reconcile tariffs paid to suppliers and subsequent billing to customers

Perform inventory reconciliations for on hand quantities associated with tariffs to ensure proper usage and related sales rep costing requirements

Develop, document, and implement robust tax and tariff compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls

Provide guidance and support to the Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams regarding the tax and tariff implications of business decisions, new markets, and product offerings

Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and auditors

Prepare and file other tax or sales related returns and documentation (e.g. property tax return filings, business activity filings, annual sales reporting, etc.)

Research tax requirements as needed for new business potential in other jurisdictions or countries

Qualification

Indirect tax complianceUS Sales/Use TaxCanadian GST/HSTERP system experienceSales tax automation softwareAnalytical skillsProcess improvementResearch skillsCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in indirect tax compliance, with significant experience managing both US Sales/Use Tax and Canadian GST/HST filings

In-depth knowledge of multi-state US sales and use tax laws and Canadian GST/HST/QST regulations

Experience with a major ERP system and sales tax automation software (e.g. Avalara)

Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret large volumes of transactional data

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex tax and trade concepts to non-experts