Sr Indirect Tax Research Analyst - Houston, TX

Welcome to Love's! Our Indirect Tax team is recruiting a Senior Indirect Tax Research Analyst to concentrate on tax research, planning, and strategic compliance management, providing essential support to leadership in decision-making.

Job Functions:

• Lead the preparation and filing of complex multi-state indirect tax returns.
• Conduct in-depth reconciliations and investigate tax discrepancies.
• Serve as a technical expert on indirect tax matters.
• Provide transactional tax planning to minimize tax liabilities.
• Monitor and communicate legislative changes impacting tax compliance.
• Lead tax research initiatives and maintain internal tax guides.
• Oversee audits and manage relationships with tax authorities.
• Develop and implement tax process improvements and automation strategies.
• Partner with leadership to support business growth and expansion initiatives.
• Mentor and train tax analysts at all levels.

Experience and Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• CPA, JD, CMI, MBA a plus.
• 3+ years of related experience.

Skills:

• Hard Skills: Deep expertise in tax regulations and compliance strategies; Expertise in tax compliance software (Avalara, Vertex, SRA, SAP).
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership and ability to influence decision-making; Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.