Sales Tax Analyst
Role description
From the employerGET STARTED ON AN EXCITING CAREER AT ELEMENT!
Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are
re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business –
delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work
and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.
About the Role
- We’re looking for a motivated analyst to join our team as Sales Tax Analyst. In
- this role, under the direction of the Global Sales Tax Director, you will design
- and implement processes to recover additional tax program refunds and improve
- overall program effectiveness. The position combines tax research, data
- visualization and analytics tools, compliance oversight, and cross-functional
- collaboration. This role will ensure Element’s credit program is maximized in
- terms of efficiency and effectiveness.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement scalable, data-driven processes using automation and
analytics tools to maximize recovery and ensure compliance
- Partner with Title/Registration and dealer team to provide training, resolve
documentation issues and ensure trade opportunities are maximized
- Prepare and defend refunds and jurisdictional audits
- Work with Tax Director & Analyst to perform tax impact analysis to target
jurisdictions in which to expand program
- Manage and provide risk analysis on credit pool status for various
jurisdictions
- Perform "on-call" consultative support related to internal and external
customer issues
- Evaluate and implement automation opportunities (e.g., workflow tools, data
pipelines, tax engines) to reduce manual effort and improve control
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, Accounting, Finance or technical Fields
- 2-5 years sales tax experience a plus
- Understanding of indirect or direct tax
- Team player with a professional approach and an ability to interact with
management
- Excellent communication skills to partner with dealers, tag agents for
process enhancement
- Highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving, and oral/written
communication skills with the ability to influence others
Preferred Qualifications
- Data Engineer experience a plus
- Advanced degree/certification a plus
- Experience in financing/leasing industry a plus
- Experience working with automation, data visualization, or workflow tools
(e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Basic experience in utilization of tax technical research tools (CCH, RIA,
etc.)
- Intermediate level PC Skills, especially with Data Base Management
Applications, Excel, PowerPoint, Alteryx and Idea
Location
Current Location: Owings Mills, MD
The hiring base salary range for this position is $60,400 to $83,050 annually.
Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s
knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment
with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for
candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates
hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated
with that location.
What’s in it for You
- A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and
your family and foster a culture of wellness
- Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs
(vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a
conditional offer of employment has been extended.
Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national
origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military
obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local
laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview
process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our
hiring process please send an email to talentacquisition@elementcorp.com
[talentacquisition@elementcorp.com] or call (800) 665-9744. Element Fleet
Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications.
These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your rēsumē and
screening responses) to identify job-related skills, qualifications, and
experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or
receive an offer – they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring
decisions are made by people.
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