Tax Analyst

Ford Motor Company

The Senior Associate – Indirect Tax is responsible for delivering high-quality sales, use, and excise tax compliance and consulting services to multi-state clients. The role focuses on tax research, refund identification, compliance filings, data analytics, and tax automation support across diverse industries. The position requires strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements while ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations

Sales & Use Tax

Provide sales and use tax compliance data to support Return filing.
Identify tax savings opportunities, refund claims, and exposure risks through taxability reviews and data analysis.
Review large volumes of transactional data and validate data in tax databases.
Perform use tax reconciliations and support audit defense and notice responses.

Tax Research & Analysis

Conduct extensive tax research on product and service taxability across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
Determine exemption applicability using authoritative sources such as CCH, State Tax Notes, Department of Revenue (DOR) guidance, and tax management systems.
Document research conclusions clearly to support client recommendations and compliance decisions.
Stay current with changes in sales, use, and excise tax regulations.

Excise & Motor Fuel Tax Compliance

Manage excise tax compliance with a focus on motor fuel taxation.
Prepare, review, and file federal and state excise tax returns accurately and timely.
Handle amendments, refund claims (including off-highway fuel use), and responses to tax notices.
Prepare and file Heavy Vehicle Use Tax and manage IFTA filings across jurisdictions.

Technology & Data Management

Utilize tax automation platforms such as Power query and Power BI to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Perform invoice extraction, data validation, and scheduling for compliance and consulting projects.
Leverage MS Excel and MS Access for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
Support data extraction and transformation initiatives for large-scale tax projects.

Others

Manage assigned projects efficiently, meeting timelines and quality standards.
Maintain proactive status communication with U.S./India stakeholders.
Assist team members with technical analysis, data preparation, and client deliverables.
Support engagement coordination across multiple industries.
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, LLB or a related field.
3+ years of experience in indirect tax, with hands-on exposure to sales, use, and excise tax.
Strong knowledge of multi-state U.S. sales and use tax laws.
Experience with motor fuel tax compliance and excise tax filings preferred.