Indirect Tax Accountant

Lanco, a worldwide leader in industrial equipment manufacturing, is looking for a Indirect Tax Accountant who will be responsible for the oversight and preparation of all indirect tax returns, including the processes related to such tax filings.

Following an introduction period, this role can become a hybrid role located primarily on-site at our Homewood, IL location.

Essential Functions

• Preparation / filing of all sales and use tax returns (U.S. and Canada)
• Preparation / filing of all U.S. personal property tax returns.
• Handling all real estate tax payments, and monitoring of tax assessments notices, and working with outside advisors on any real estate tax appeals
• Provide technical assistance to key stakeholders
• Identification and recommendation of internal controls to standardize policies and procedures to centralize, automate and support the timely and accurate reporting of sales & use and personal property tax filings.
• Manage external service providers (ex. Avalara)
• Assist State & Local Tax Manager with all sales & use tax audits
• Ability to respond to tax notices and related correspondence

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Tax
• 3-5 years of equivalent experiences
• Understanding of indirect taxes
• Proven ability to research tax matters, communicate results and recommend solutions.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders (i.e. operations, accounting, treasury) on tax matters.
• Understanding of the capabilities of, and hands on experience with Avalara sales & use tax software.
• Must be detail oriented, self-starter with the ability to multi-task, and complete work timely and accurately.
• Ability to review processes and identify improvements to develop best practices.
• Strong written and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite of products (i.e., Excel, Word)
• Knowledge and experience working with different ERP systems
• Proficiency working with CCH Fixed Asset Manager software

YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT THE LANCO GROUP OF COMPANIES BECAUSE

We're a longstanding, family-owned stable company with sustained growth trajectory

We provide great pay, paid PTO, benefits and growth opportunities

We provide and promote a great team environment that encourages creative solutions to positively impact the organization.

We top it off with a great workplace and coworkers who care about our customers, communities and each other.

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc.

are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.