About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Company Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is <b>Building a Better Future</b>. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">In addition, to gainfully participating in a high-performance team, the S&U Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring that Cemex US Sales Tax Team provides our customers, external vendors, and government agencies with superior service and maintaining compliance with State and local tax laws. Managing sales and use tax audits in a multi-state environment with an emphasis on minimizing tax burden. Working in collaboration with cross-functional teams. In addition, assist business operations with implementation of processes to mitigate tax liabilities. Constantly challenging the status quo by analyzing and continually improving current processes to gain efficiencies, to ensure quality outcomes and accurate results. </span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Conduct multi-state audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Resolve tax issues with external customers in a timely manner.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Respond to internal customer and vendor inquiries regarding state and local tax matters.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare reconciliations for related Sales and Use tax accounts.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Complete research projects on multi-state Sales & Use taxes.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Assist with due diligence analysis for multi-state and local taxes in the context of mergers and acquisitions.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Provide research support for SAP and Vertex tax software to ensure accurate taxation.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Draft technical correspondence to state officials to clarify interpretations of tax laws.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Apply for, obtain, and implement special exemptions as needed.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in tax processes.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Develop, author, plan, and deliver training for internal customers.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Perform necessary tasks to support compliance goals related to Sales & Use Tax Laws.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Undertake additional duties as required to ensure ongoing compliance with S&U Tax Laws.</span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">5+ years of experience in multi-state sales & use tax audit defense </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor of Science in Accounting</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Master's Degree and/or CPA is a plus</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Computer Literacy </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Windows Environment</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Word Processing</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Excel Spreadsheet</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Vertex Software a plus</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">SAP experience a plus</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Social/Interpersonal skills </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oral & written communication</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Positive Collaboration and Teamwork</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Project management skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Organizational skills and attention to detail</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Able to develop and administer efficient work processes</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Analytical approach to problem solving </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of process control (How to measure, track analyze and initiate improvement)</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Working Conditions</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Capability to work extended hours as necessary</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Capable of working remotely</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to participate in required overnight travel as needed</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing and climbing to a significant degree </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate with employees/visitors </span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Legal Notices</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>EEO Statement - En Español</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, infomación genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.</span></span></p> </div></div></div>