Sales Tax Analyst - REMOTE

Ryder - Charleston, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Charleston, WV

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Sales Tax Analyst plays a crucial role within Ryder's Operating Tax Team, focusing on the maintenance of sales and use tax policies, procedures, and systems. This position involves analyzing transactions, researching applicable tax laws, and providing recommendations for tax planning and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer service-related sales and use tax issues
• Maintain Ryder's sales and use tax policies and procedures
• Leverage technology to query and analyze data for compliance, audits, and refund projects
• Identify process improvement opportunities using analytical skills
• Implement changes that lead to efficiencies
• Review and approve exemption certificates and update related systems
• Assist with other projects as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 3 years of relevant sales and use tax experience
• Strong understanding of US sales and use tax laws and GAAP
• Experience with RIA Checkpoint, Avalara Tax Research, Alteryx, Vertex Indirect Tax O Series, Thompson Reuter's OneSource Determination
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Canadian GST/HST/PST preferred but not required
• Experience in Fleet Leasing & Rental, Supply Chain, and Trucking a plus
• Experience in using AS400 a plus
• CPA or Master's degree a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan