Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.1 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 47 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space. We provide our customers with various services, including U.S. and overseas engineering, quality assurance, logistics and distribution support, strategic warehousing, bi-lingual sourcing, product development, and marketing. MAT is a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with over 15,000 employees in 12 countries.

The Tax Analyst/Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for all indirect tax activities and supporting the direct income tax compliance function at MAT Holdings and the company’s Domestic subsidiaries. The position will primarily focus on preparing and filing monthly, quarterly, and yearly indirect and direct income tax returns for various entities of the MAT Group in multiple jurisdictions. The position will also support the Income Tax Manager and Tax Director in preparing multiple state and federal income tax work papers and other tax documentation. The role will require interaction with the corporate accounting group and outside service providers.

• Maintain and update Tax Compliance Calendar to ensure all tax filings are prepared/filed on time.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual state and local sales and use tax returns, including gathering and compiling reports and work papers.
• Prepare personal property tax renditions to ensure accurate & timely reporting and filing to take advantage of Freeport exemptions where applicable.
• Prepare and file unclaimed property renditions, as required by applicable state reporting requirements.
• Work with an outside consulting firm to ensure all annual reports and business license filings are completed promptly.
• Assist Tax Management in preparing Federal and State income tax calculations, income tax returns, state apportionment calculations, filing extensions, and estimated tax payments.
• Track all tax-exempt transactions and maintain copies of all tax-exempt forms.
• Reconcile monthly indirect tax obligation to collected amounts and ensure accurate general ledger balances.
• Work with finance teams at various locations on developing a systematic process that will allow for the proper accrual of use tax on fixed assets & other expense items.
• Resolve tax notices received from state and local tax jurisdictions.
• Research and conclude on various tax issues to determine the appropriate treatment for multiple problems in the ordinary course of business.
• Ad-hoc projects, as needed.

Qualifications

• Tax Analyst 1 – 6 years relevant tax experience, Senior Analyst 4 to 6 years relevant indirect and direct income tax experience, public accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple work streams and complete tasks within expected deadlines.
• Familiar with Microsoft suite of product software.
• Tax research is a plus
• Knowledge of OneSource tax software is a plus

DISCLAIMER: The lists under Essential Functions and Additional Responsibilities are not exhaustive, but are merely the most accurate lists for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change. This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only responsibilities and tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by his/her supervisor/manager. Requirements stated are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. Employment decisions, including promotions, transfers and others, are based on meeting all requirements and on organizational needs, the employee’s being in good standing (including lack of disciplinary actions), meeting all applicable performance standards and other non-discriminatory criteria. The methods of fulfilling requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. WE MAINTAIN AN “AT WILL” EMPLOYMENT.