Sales Tax Analyst

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

We are looking for a Sales Tax Analyst to join our Rexel team in Dallas, TX!

Summary

The Sales Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring the company is compliant with state and local sales tax regulations as it relates to exemption compliance.

Responsibilities

Assists with sales tax exemption certificates approval and sales tax dispute resolution; Provides timely review, approval, and coding of sales tax exemption certificates; Provides timely review, research, documentation, and approval of sales tax disputes; Assists with documenting sales tax exemption certificate process and procedures; Assists with developing sales tax training material to be deployed to key functions within the business; Meets with internal groups within the company such as Branches, Accounting, IT, and the Corporate Tax department; Prepares data extraction reports for sales tax exemption certificates; Provides sales tax exemption support including retrieval of invoices or other documentation required to respond to state audit requests; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

2+ years of sales tax exemption certificate experience; 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency; Demonstrated customer focused behavior such as building positive relationships; Excellent problem-solving skills, internet research, direct resolution with taxing authorities; Ability to deal with difficult situations in a diplomatic and professional manner; Ability to make recommendations based on investigation and judgment as well as ability to discern when to escalate issues; Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, ability to adjust communication based on customer situation; Active Listening - give full attention to the words and take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate; Time Management - ability to prioritize workload and manage one's own time; A positive approach and willingness to learn coupled with the ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401K with Employer Match; Paid vacation and sick time; Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year; Tuition Reimbursement; Health & Wellness Programs; Flexible Spending Accounts; HSA Accounts; Commuter Transit Benefits; Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.; Employee Discount Programs; Professional Training & Development Programs; Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within