Senior International Tax Analyst at Avfuel · Avfuel…

Senior International Tax Analyst

Location: Ann Arbor, MI; Onsite, Corporate office environment
Employment Type: Full Time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays; Company paid Life and Disability Insurance; 401k savings plan with employer matching
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, & Pet Insurance
Department: Tax

Job Summary

The Senior International Tax Analyst supports the company's global tax function, with a focus on international direct and indirect tax matters, including value added/goods and services tax (VAT/GST), transfer pricing, and Pillar Two. The role covers international tax compliance and review, technical research, international tax engine maintenance, registration and filing threshold analysis, audit support, data analytics, and process documentation, and will help drive process improvement and automation across the function.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file international indirect tax returns, including VAT/GST, and coordinate with external advisors on local country compliance
• Monitor direct and indirect tax thresholds for new jurisdictions, products, and business initiatives, and support the resulting tax registrations and filing requirements
• Support the development, maintenance, and testing of the international tax engine, including VAT/GST rates and rules, product and entity mappings, and new country setups, and partner with IT to resolve ERP integration issues
• Determine the VAT/GST treatment of cross-border transactions and ensure accurate setup in the tax engine
• Research, interpret, and document international tax law, including income tax treaties, local statutes and regulations, and OECD guidance, and communicate conclusions and recommendations to tax leadership and business partners
• Evaluate permanent establishment exposure arising from employees, contracts, and business activities in foreign jurisdictions
• Analyze withholding tax on cross-border payments and apply available treaty benefits
• Support international tax audits from initial information request through resolution, including data gathering, workpaper preparation, and appeals
• Support e-invoicing and real-time reporting compliance in jurisdictions outside the U.S. where required and monitoring new country mandates
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of international tax accounts and related journal entries, and investigate and resolve variances
• Assist with transfer pricing compliance, including intercompany pricing calculations, documentation and Pillar 2
• Support cross-functional tax department projects as needed

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of international tax, including VAT/GST, transfer pricing, permanent establishment, and income tax treaties, with working knowledge of Pillar Two
• Experience working in ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret tax law and clearly document tax positions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tax concepts to non-tax audiences
• Self-starter who manages multiple projects and filing deadlines across time zones with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies
• Analytical problem solver with an interest in process improvement and automation
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach to working with colleagues, business partners, foreign taxing authorities, and external advisors

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent corporate accounting or tax experience
• 3-5+ years of tax or accounting experience, including at least 3 years in international tax in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds
• Ability to access and navigate all areas of the organization's facilities

*This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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