As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.
Position Title: Accounting Analyst I
Location: Tres Rios, Costa Rica and include Hybrid
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is part of LASS (Latin America Shared Services) and plays a tax analyst role for Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile to ensure the appropriate compliance of the indirect tax, who will report directly to the Indirect Taxes Lead.
Responsible to deliver on time and with quality the indirect tax requirements applicable, according to the tax law in the countries, such as VAT, withholding tax, and municipal taxes.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Prepare the different returns related to indirect taxes for Argentina as well as support transactional activities for the other countries.
Ensure the timely filing of tax returns and avoid any potential delay, fines, and penalties chargeable to the company.
Support the month-end close tax accounting entries as well as following the balance sheet review.
Prepare and load in the "Blackline" (Balance sheet review tool) the monthly journal entries related to indirect taxes.
Prepare in Blackline indirect tax monthly accounts reconciliations – USGAAP and Local GAAP
Support internal, external, and statutory audits.
When audited by the local tax authorities, work in preparation of the information requested in coordination with the finance department and tax advisors.
Work in the recovery or application of any indirect tax credit with the support and guidance of local advisors.
Keep updated on changes in legislation or new pronouncements referring to indirect taxes.
He/She will interact with third parties located in the countries, such as external tax advisors, and tax authorities (jointly with R2R and direct tax department).
Comply with Internal Controls and SOX requirements
Support the business in new taxes projects and business initiatives with indirect tax backload.
Work in the implementation of new indirect taxes requirements and coordinate the implementation of these changes in the ERP system and the areas involved.
Develop projects or re-apply processes to improve current ones in the region, searching for process standardization and automation.
Create or update standard operating procedures (SOP) of every handle process.
Participate actively in the application, controlling, and creation of KPIs.
Perform other related duties as assigned in addition to the above-mentioned tasks, other activities and responsibilities may be individually defined by the Manager.
Interactions
Internal:
Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Payroll and HR Management, Operations, Sales, IT, Internal Audit, Corporate Tax department
External:
External tax advisors and country tax authorities (AFIP, SII, DIAN, SAT, Ministerio de Hacienda, Municipalities).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor´s degree in Finance / Accounting or related field
Qualified Accountant
2+ years' experience.
Previous experience with indirect tax.
Experience working with an ERP system, preferably SAP.
Microsoft Office package (Excel mainly and Power BI desirable).
Advanced English
Communication skills, and effective communication with stakeholders.
Process and system capabilities.
Organized, Self-motivated, Professional, and Excellent Analytical Skills.
Independent, Proactive with interpersonal skills.
Eager to take on new responsibilities.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.