USG

Sales & Use Tax Analyst

CHICAGO, ILPosted 23 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from USG

  • Job overview

    The Sales & Use Tax Analyst at USG manages all sales and use tax matters, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting to support the company's financial operations in the US and Canada.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves performing tax research, preparing technical memorandums, reviewing tax returns, conducting account reconciliations, maintaining exemption certificates, assisting with audits, and updating tax software to minimize tax liabilities.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers medical, vision, and dental insurance with employees paying about 25% of premiums, a 401(k) plan with company match, pension plan, various additional insurance options, performance-based bonuses, paid time off, and holidays.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have 1-3 years of accounting and multistate sales & use tax experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and preferred experience with Oracle and Vertex tax software; strong research, writing, organizational, and communication skills are required.

  • Work environment and culture

    USG values innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency, and safety, fostering a high-energy, collaborative, and detail-oriented work environment.

  • Company information

    USG, founded in 1902 and based in Chicago, is a leader in producing innovative building products and systems for commercial and residential construction, emphasizing customer satisfaction and quality.

  • Unique job features

    The job offers the opportunity to work with advanced tax software and contribute to strategic tax planning and compliance in a well-established company.

Company overview

USG Corporation, founded in 1902, is a leading manufacturer of building materials and innovative solutions for construction and remodeling. They generate revenue primarily through the production and sale of gypsum wallboard, joint compounds, and related products under well-known brands like Sheetrock and Durock. Historically significant, USG has been a pioneer in the construction industry, introducing products that have become standards in the market. The company focuses on sustainability and innovation, continually developing new technologies to improve building efficiency and environmental impact.

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  • Position your resume to highlight your experience with sales and use tax compliance, tax research, and tax account reconciliations, emphasizing familiarity with multistate tax issues and tax software like Oracle and Vertex.

  • Emphasize your skills in tax planning, audit support, maintaining exemption certificates, and your ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly both in writing and verbally.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as USG's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable job boards to maximize exposure to this role.

  • Connect with current USG employees in the Tax or Finance departments on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent USG tax initiatives, asking about their experience with Vertex software, or expressing interest in how USG manages multistate tax compliance.

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