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Department: Finance

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Reporting to: Indirect Tax Manager JTI US

Role: Permanent, local contract

Indirect Tax Associate

About the Role 

The Indirect Tax associate is to execute the complete indirect excise and sales and use tax compliance of all U.S. group entities. Will be analyzing financial and business data in order to ensure timely and accurately filling of the periodic indirect tax returns and assisting the IDT manager upon request in various compliance related IDT matters.

What you will do

• Responsible for the accurate preparation and timely filing of State and Local Sales & Use, Gross Receipts/B&O, State & Local Excise, and other indirect tax related filings;
• In order to ensure correct indirect tax fillings. The IDT compliance associate will analyze financial data, e.g. from Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting and Corporate Accounting, including the review of transaction tax data to ensure it is accurate and analyze variances prior to sending data to 3rd party outsourcer for filing;
• Assist with research and issuance of Resale and/or Exemption Certificates;
• Assist with State and Local Sales & Use tax and State & Local Excise notice resolution;
• Initiate basic research to resolve state and local tax issues and perform special projects, as required, including assisting the IDT manager in indirect tax audits. 

Who We Are Looking For

A dynamic, passionate, and result-oriented person, with:

• Bachelor's Degree;
• 3+ years experience with excise duties and Sales taxes compliance is a must. Experience with customs compliance is considered a pre (Experience gained preferably in a (multi)-national FMCG organization). 
• Proficiency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills.

What We Offer 

In JTI USA, we are proud to be recognized as Top Employer and awarded the Global Equality Standards certificate as we continue our dedication to equal pay and equal opportunities. 

Our culture is what makes JTI USA a fun and exciting environment to work in. We value integrity, trust, empowerment, and freedom - freedom of choice, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to be yourself. 

We ask for accountability, ownership, results, and collaboration. 

And we care for our people's well-being - In addition to the salary, you might want to enjoy the following: 

• Annual Performance based Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Personal Development 
• Medical/ Dental & Vision Plan for employee & family members.
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Family Leave of 20 Weeks
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Education/ Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Dress Code
• Hybrid Work Setup 
• Snacks & Drinks
• Office Parties 
• Volunteering Activities 
• Employee Assistance Program - counseling, for employees & family members. 

In addition to other perks & benefits (i.e. fitness/ wellbeing activities, employee discounts, service awards, recognition program, etc.) 

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.