Senior Tax Accountant Indirect Tax

Emerson Electric - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Tax Accountant for Indirect Tax at Emerson is responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with state and local sales/use tax obligations across multiple operating divisions. This role involves preparing tax returns, coordinating audits, providing legal research, and automating tax compliance processes. The position also serves as a key point of contact for system testing related to tax software and provides training to operating personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state and local sales/use tax returns for multiple operating divisions, ensuring timely and accurate filing.
• Assist in coordination and management of sales/use tax audits, working closely with division personnel and taxing authorities to minimize tax liability.
• Provide legal research, consultation, and opinions regarding sales/use tax issues to operating divisions.
• Collaborate with the tax team to transform data and automate processes related to sales and use tax compliance.
• Coordinate system testing related to Oracle/SAP and Vertex patches, improvements, and upgrades.
• Prepare and deliver sales tax training presentations for operating personnel.
• Prepare and file personal property tax returns and business license returns for major plant facilities and sales offices in assigned states.
• Manage miscellaneous sales and use tax responsibilities, including exemption certificate maintenance, approving sales tax credits, and responding to sales tax notices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science/Arts in Accounting, Finance or Business required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in public accounting and/or large corporations with multi-divisional, multi-state, and multi-national structures.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Vertex is a plus.
• CPA or CMI certification.

Benefits

• Variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.