Tax Analyst

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Are you a tax professional looking for an opportunity to work for a growing, global company? Are you ready to step into a role surrounded by experienced, supportive staff with developed processes? Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KEI) is looking for a new team member for our Corporate Tax team. At Kimball Electronics our people are the company and we offer a supportive, flexible environment with the opportunity for exposure to challenging opportunities and growth.

Position Overview

The Tax Analyst position within the Kimball Electronics Shared Services Tax team is focused on supporting the federal, state and local compliance and planning areas.  This position could be located at Kimball Electronics Headquarters in Jasper, IN or remote and reports to the Tax Manager.  It is a Shared Services position that will be responsible for ensuring tax obligations are being accurately, efficiently and timely met, while legally minimizing the tax liability and maximizing after tax profits. 

Quick Summary

Tax Analyst key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with tax rules and assisting with related audits, assisting with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual income tax provisions, assisting with the preparation of federal, state and local income and franchise tax returns, research and advising on new tax laws, rules and regulations and continuous improvement of tax processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

To be successful, our new team member must be self-motivated, results-driven, deadline-oriented, innovative and collaborative with the ability to think creatively at a global level.  The ability to work and communicate with a variety of cultures, languages, situations, departments, and people is a critical skill for this role.  The goal is to support, grow, and continuously improve our tax processes for the organization.  This requires a willingness to support change, critical thinking, attention to detail and problem solving skills.

Basic Background Requirements

This position will require:

• Corporate tax and accounting experience
• Experience with corporate income tax preparation software, such as OneSource
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Ability to follow processes/procedures
• Experience with Microsoft-Excel and Word
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Helpful, but not required are a CPA or CMA certifications

Key Performance Objectives

• Short Term: (0 to 6 months)
• Learn KEI Guiding Principles, philosophies, and cultural attributes.
• Develop a basic understanding of Corporate Tax at KEI including key transactions, processes, interfaces, and current state.
• Build and maintain business relationships with Finance team members and Business Unit contacts.
• Learn KEI’s SAP and BPC query tools
• Maintain documentation in support of various regulatory requirements
• Assist in preparing U.S. income tax return supporting schedules
• Analyze deferred tax provisions
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual income tax provision, reconciliations and ASC 740 schedules

• Midterm: (6 to 18 months)
• Prepare federal, state and local income and franchise income tax returns
• Advise Director of Corporate Tax on the impact of new tax laws
• Prepare international tax calculations and schedules for GILTI and FDII
• Research, advise and lead communications to the Director of Corporate Tax and the Tax team regarding the impact of new and/or changing domestic and foreign tax laws, rules and regulations
• Continuously seek improvement opportunities for Tax processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Review/update process documentation as needed
• Assist in the software selection for income tax preparation and research
• Participate in tax planning projects
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Electronics we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
• We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 
• We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).
• The typical pay range for this role is:  $60000 - $80000- the actual wages offered will vary based on multiple factors, including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.