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 Senior Sales & Use Tax Analyst works with cross-functional teams across Generac, as well as business contacts outside the company, and is responsible for sales and use tax compliance, preparing month-end close adjustments, assisting with sales and use tax audits, performing and documenting technical research, maintaining exemption certificate compliance, identifying and resolving tax exposures, and responding to tax department inquiries.  Responsibilities also include staying current on tax law changes and changes in the business activities of the company as well as advising Sales & Use Tax Supervisor regarding strategies for minimizing tax liability.

*This position is onsite at our headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

3 years sales and use tax experience in Corporate Tax or Public Accounting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in manufacturing environment

Experience with OneSource Tax Determination and Compliance

Experience with certificate management software

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responsible for timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns and reconciliations.

Maintain exemption certificate software and tax determination application.  Identify where exposures exist and resolve

Assist with governmental sales and use tax audits

Assist with and ensure month-end close deadlines are met 

Other Duties as assigned and the following:

Review the initial determination of taxation on purchase invoices and identify areas of opportunity.  Perform reverse audits where needed

Advise Sales & Use Tax Supervisor of areas of opportunity and strategies for minimizing tax exposures

Conduct technical research and documentation, as needed

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

Level of Independence: This position acts independently under the direction of the Sales & Use Tax Supervisor.

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 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.”