Senior Tax and Compliance Analyst

Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.

In this role you’ll be… part of the Markem-Imaje North America and Mexico Finance Center of Excellence (NAM COE) team; responsible for sales tax and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements; preparing, reviewing and reconciling sales and personal property tax returns and related accounts, performing technical analysis presenting with clarity and confidence, drafting tax position, supporting and analyzing tax and compliance regulations, audit requests, communicating with internal and external parties to resolve tax queries, file business licenses, annual reports, supporting compliance controls review, performing SOX compliance controls testing, assist with special projects and other related general accounting and clerical functions.

You’ll have an opportunity to… be part of a global service organization engaging with the NAM COE, Markem-Imaje Commercial and Operational teams, Blue Bite Operational teams, and Dover Business Services (DBS). Gather relevant information about industry regulations while staying up to date on tax and compliance best practices. The Senior Tax and Compliance Analyst will lead various aspects of the tax and compliance cycles, including the Core Internal Controls (CIC) cycle for the region, liaising with financial auditors, assisting customers, working with various stakeholders and leaders throughout the organization.

Principal Activities/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare adjusting entries as needed
• Record and file customer tax exemption forms
• Prepare all sales and use tax returns for US and Canada
• Reconcile sales and property taxes to the general ledger
• Research state legislations to determine relevant taxability
• Collaborate to resolve customer tax payment discrepancies
• Work with ICT and VERTEX to solve sales/use tax database queries
• File all required types of filings and payments accurately and timely
• Liaise with tax auditors and manage communication and deliverables 
• Improving efficiencies of sales tax return processing through automation
• Analyze, document and present financial data related to tax and compliance
• Collaborate with inhouse Shared Service Center (DBS), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Purchasing to resolve inquiries related to tax
• Business license and Annual Report filings
• Propose, design and implement controls
• Business Process SOX compliance testing
• Validate SOX CIC’s are operating effectively
• Collaborate with SOX Process Owners to verify validity of local controls
• Participate in process improvement projects and other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or tax
• 5 to 10 years of tax and compliance experience, preferably in a senior or supervisory capacity
• Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within deadlines
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Possess strong customer service skills
• Tax Software experience required
• VERTEX Software experience a plus
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Audit experience a preferred
• Business Process Controls experience a plus
• ERP experience a plus, preferably SAP
• Experience in a Matrix Organization a plus

*Hybrid work mode – required to be in the office on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s.

The right candidate will align to our values and culture:  

• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit  
• Winning through customers  
• High ethical standards, openness and trust  
• Expectations for results  
• Respect and value people 

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Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 64 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition reimbursement at the maximum amount of $5,250 per employee per calendar year, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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