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Johnson Matthey Senior Indirect Tax Accountant in Wayne, Pennsylvania
Vacancy: Senior Indirect Tax Accountant
Location: Wayne
Job Family: Tax
Together for a cleaner, healthier world.
Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals, and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.
This newly created position will be involved in all aspects of US indirect tax compliance and acting as the primary contact and liaison with the Johnson Matthey US business units and external providers. The incumbent must be proactive, work well with other team members, and interface well with all levels within the company, as well as with external advisors and tax auditors.
Your responsibilities:
Liaise with the business and external tax provider to ensure all required US sales and use tax returns and gross receipts returns are filed timely and accurately.
Assist Businesses to develop and execute indirect tax policies and procedures including processes to gather and maintain customer exemption documentation, accrual, and remittance of use tax, and reconcile tax discrepancies with customers and vendors.
Work closely with Project Manager and the Businesses to develop and refine tax tables for new and existing ERP systems.
Assist with indirect tax audits, inquiries, and data gathering.
Work to improve data accuracy and the processes for collecting indirect tax data.
Stay current on tax developments and legislative changes and be able to communicate changes to upper management and the businesses.
Gather information from the business and file quarterly excise tax returns.
Liaise with the business and external provider to comply with unclaimed property tax reporting.
Participate on the Due Diligence team as needed with respect to indirect tax implications of acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings.
Requirements for the role:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in tax/accounting
4-6 years’ experience in a large corporate environment and/or public accounting in an indirect tax role
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet statutory and internal deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, project management, analytical, problem solving, oral and written skills.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with other team members and build professional rapport with other members of the company.
Proactive in bringing forward tax planning, tax mitigation and sustainability recommendations.
Strong working knowledge of SAP is a plus.
Experience with Alteryx is a plus.
How you will be rewarded:
We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.
We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.
We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.
Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.
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How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.
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Are you as curious about the world as we are? Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives? A career at JM will provide the stimulation you need, giving you the opportunity to work with like-minded people on an exciting mix of projects.