Tax Analyst (Sales and Use) Job Listing at BHP Billiton in Houston, TX

Energy, Metals & Mining

Tax Analyst (Sales and Use)
Job number:
NT754891

CSG:
Petroleum

Business / Project:
Finance

Job type:
Full Time Regular (USA)

Location:
US - Texas - Houston
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PURPOSE

The Tax Analyst (Sales and Use Tax) is the finance professional responsible for the preparation and completion of sales and use tax returns. This involves the preparation of tax work papers and preparation of sales and use tax returns using tax software. Additional responsibilities include reconciliations for general ledger sales and use tax accounts, involvement in tax audits and various research projects.

This position reports to the State & Local Tax Supervisor.

Experience & Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CMI preferred

A minimum of 5+ years of professional sales and use tax experience

Oil & gas industry experience

Proven knowledge of sales and use tax compliance

Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office

Proven attention to detail and ability to stay focused and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or in a team

Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills

Ability to interface with all departments, willingness to make suggestions for system improvement and efficiency

Proven ability to research complex tax technical issues and present findings

Superior interpersonal skills to handle various customer and stakeholder groups

Accountabilities:

Sales and Use Tax Compliance and Oversight

Prepare and complete monthly submission of all sales and use tax returns

Review assigned general ledger accounts and reconciliations on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate coding of all sales and use tax areas

Accumulate, analyze and process financial accounting data in order to prepare sales and use tax returns

Ensure timely payment of all sales and use taxes payments

Communicate with customers and vendors in conjunction with their tax status and exemption certificate updates

Facilitate the embedding of standard finance processes/systems as they relate to sales and use tax

Assist with ad hoc query resolution regarding sales and use tax as appropriate

Assist with gathering data and preparing documentation for sales and use tax audits

Proactively assist other BU's with planning and budgeting for sales and use tax implications

Assist with process improvement and internal control implementation

Assist with sales and use tax system integration, design, and maintenance

Involvement in special projects

Assist other State tax functions as needed

Perform other duties as directed by Tax Compliance supervisor

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With 44,000 employees working in more than 100 operations in approximately 25 countries, we represent the world's largest diversified resources company. We take our commitment to the communities in which we operate and do business in very seriously, and we are committed to operating safely and sustainably.

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Advertised:
29 Jan 2013 Central Standard Time