Beachwood, Ohio
Job description
Indirect Tax Analyst
Beachwood, OH (Hybrid)
$75,000-$85,000 The Indirect Tax Analyst reports directly to the Indirect Tax Manager and is responsible for managing and supporting the company’s personal property tax compliance, reporting, and audit processes across multiple jurisdictions, with key decisions made under managerial oversight. This role ensures accurate reporting of business assets, timely filing of returns, and proper application of valuation and depreciation methods while minimizing tax exposure and maintaining compliance with applicable laws. The analyst works closely with the Indirect Tax Manager to create and refine processes through cross-departmental collaboration, while providing guidance and support to the Tax Administrator on Sales & Use Tax matters. Indirect Tax Analyst Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and file personal property tax returns for multiple states and local jurisdictions
- Analyze fixed asset records to identify taxable personal property and applicable exemptions
- Apply appropriate depreciation schedules, valuation methods, and situs rules
- Reconcile personal property tax filings to fixed asset and general ledger records
- Review assessment notices for accuracy and identify opportunities for appeal or correction
- Assist with preparation and support of personal property tax audits and assessments
- Coordinate with third-party tax advisors, consultants, and local taxing authorities
- Track filing calendars, payment deadlines, and jurisdictional requirements
- Maintain accurate documentation, workpapers, and asset support schedules
- Monitor changes in personal property tax laws and reporting requirements
- Assist with sales & tax questions
- Assist Indirect Tax Manager on SUT refund claims and adhoc projects
Indirect Tax Analyst Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field required. Additional years of experience would be considered
- 4+ years of experience in personal property tax compliance or related tax functions
- Working knowledge of personal property tax laws, asset valuation, and depreciation methods
- Experience working with tax compliance processes
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with multi-jurisdictional personal property tax filings (preferred)
- Familiarity with Personal Property Tax (PPT) & ERP software (e.g.,S4/Hana, SAP, Oracle, PTMS, or similar systems) (preferred)
- Experience supporting personal property tax appeals (preferred)
- Exposure to sales & use tax or property tax compliance (preferred)
