About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">About Us</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">We are seeking a Taxation Analyst to join the team. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team! </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL: </span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Robust retirement offerings including: </span></li> <ul type="circle"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A 401(k) with generous employer match </span></li> </ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Paid time off including 11 Paid Holidays </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">About You</H2> </div><div><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt">You are responsible for completing governmental regulatory compliance obligations related to Sales and Use tax reporting and other applicable tax areas, as needed. You maintain accurate tax records and related schedules and perform tax impact analyses as required.</span></div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Duties & Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Reviews sales tax data to determine tax implications of transactions and ensure accurate state sales and use tax reporting and payments. Performs discrepancy analyses between third‑party compliance vendor liability reports and filed returns and prepares and files returns not supported by the vendor.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintains accounts receivable sales tax and exemption setups, including determination of applicable taxing jurisdictions and customer exemption eligibility. Maintains and validates resale and exemption certificates in accordance with state‑specific requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Monitors new and changing state and local sales and use tax laws, including tax rate changes. Maintains and updates state and local tax rate administrative screens within the invoicing system.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Analyzes purchase transactions to identify use tax liabilities for all locations. Prepares and records monthly use tax accruals in the general ledger.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Assists with state sales and use tax audits, including gathering documentation, responding to information requests, and supporting audit resolutions.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Performs initial tax research related to sales and use tax matters and other tax‑related topics. Summarizes findings and assists in determining appropriate courses of action. </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Compiles documentation and supporting data for various tax credit determinations, including research and development credits, oil tax credits, and fuel tax credits, ensuring deadlines are met.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Reconciles tax‑related general ledger accounts and prepares related journal entries as necessary to ensure accurate financial reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Assists with the preparation of state apportionment factors for state income tax purposes</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Assists with data collection for annual personal property tax assessments and required annual corporate report filings.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Processes electronic state quarterly estimated income tax payments. </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintains organized electronic files for all tax returns, forms, and workpapers in accordance with department standards.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">All other duties and responsibilities as assigned</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Specifications</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Degree/Diploma in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of or ability to learn: SAP, SAP Ariba, CCH AnswerConnect, Vertex O Series, Vertex Certificate Center, and Vertex’s MSO compliance service. </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Work Experience: 5-7 years</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Travel Requirements: Minimal</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>