We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Sales & Use Tax Analyst position works with cross-functional teams across Generac, as well as business contacts outside the company.  This position is responsible for preparing sales and use tax returns, preparing month-end close adjustments, ensuring exemption certification validity and application, researching tax treatment of customer sales and vendor purchases, assisting with sales and use tax audits, and responding to tax department inquiries. Responsibilities also include staying current on tax law changes and changes in the business activities of the company.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.

1 year sales and use tax experience in Corporate Tax or Public Accounting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in manufacturing environment

Experience with third party tax determination, compliance, and exemption certificate management software

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns

Address tax department inquiries from internal and external business partners

Assist in exemption certificate compliance

Record month-end close adjustments

Other duties including the following:

Research state nexus issues and tax treatment of customer sales and vendor purchases

Assist with sales and use tax audits

Remain current on tax law changes and changes in the business activities of the company

Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proficiency in SAP

Proficiency in CCH or other tax research tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to deal with shifting priorities and deadlines

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”