Job Information
About the Position
Introduction
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Overview
Job Summary
The Tax Accountant is responsible for supporting the US Group's indirect tax and business license reporting functions.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Essential Functions:
- Assist in the preparation and filing of indirect state and local tax returns and business personal property renditions.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly indirect tax account reconciliations.
- Support indirect and internal tax audits through data gathering and audit schedule preparation.
- Review use tax and sales tax debit/credit reports to support tax compliance process.
- Update customer and material taxability tables in SAP.
- Prepare business license renewals and process CSC vendor invoices for payment.
- Prepare monthly Canadian input tax credit schedule.
- Compile data to support annual Foreign Bank Account Reports and Foreign Information Returns.
Secondary Functions:
- Upload tax compliance into Katalyst database.
- Ad hoc projects as assigned to support direct taxation.
Networking/Key relationships
Accounting Department, Collections, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, Sales, IT
- Regularly interacts with internal teams to collaborate or provide information. May work with external contacts.
- Coordinates activities to meet generally defined department objectives.
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field or equivalent experience.
- 1-3years' experience in a professional environment in an accounting/finance position.
Skills & Capabilities:
- Working knowledge of platform based software; SAP skills preferred.
- Technical knowledge necessary to perform spreadsheet analysis,
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive, problem solving approach.
- Exercise occasional judgement to make tactical decisions. These decisions affect work product and ultimately impact strategic decisions.
Travel requirements:
Up to 5% travel.
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
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