Job Abstract

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for an Indirect Tax Accountant to join our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Houston, TX Office.

ABOUT MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA, INC. (MHIA):

For over 130 years Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services are tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors.

Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

SCOPE:

The Indirect Tax Accountant will actively participate in the development of Indirect Taxes (Sales & Use Tax and Abandoned Property/Escheat Filing) within MHIA Tax Department.  The Indirect Tax Accountant will provide tax support and indirect tax accounting expertise to various group companies reporting under MHIA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tax Compliance:
  • Analyze and accurately prepare or review required tax returns and related payments.
  • Ensure the appropriate taxes are collected or assessed and properly remitted including Nexus Studies and Voluntary Disclosure Agreements.
  • Compile state sales & use tax data from Tax Software such as Vertex &OneSource.
  • Handle requests for sales & use tax information including applicable taxability and rate determinations.
  • Maintain and file all customer records, sales tax reports and documents including resale certificates using certificate management tools or otherwise.
  • Review, validate, and advise on exemption certificate management.
  • Understand the business activities and resale/ exemptions applicable thereon.
  • Reconcile general ledger state sales & use tax accounts. Prepare and reconcile all adjusting and accruing sales tax journal entries and balance sheet accounts.
  • Develop Unclaimed Property Processes including historical resolution. Preparation of sales & use tax registrations for new jurisdictions.
• Technical Tax Research - Monitor, research and examine tax issues affecting group companies and communicate appropriate tax positions through written or oral presentation.
• Tax Audits -  Assist with indirect tax controversy notices. Assemble and maintain accounting and tax records to support filed returns.
• Tax Technology – Identify ways to streamline and improve processes through data analytics and other technology tools including software integration. Educate and train clients on these solutions.
• Assist with other projects as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred.

• Experience:
  • At least 4 years of related experience working in the tax department of a large corporation and multinational.
• Any special skills/training/certifications:
  • Excellent coordination, detail-oriented skills to manage various group companies’ indirect tax simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex tax issues to the business.
  • Resourceful/innovative/creative—looks for better ways to do things
  • Enterprise systems knowledge (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word). Advanced Excel knowledge.
  • Experience working on process improvement projects preferred
  • Organized and can manage competing deadlines and due dates
  • Experience utilizing Vertex or OneSource tax system (a plus)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel: Up to 20% domestic travel.
• Varying work hours may be necessary due to business demands.
• Lifting/physical requirements: up to 10 pounds

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick time and 15 holidays
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture

MHIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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