Indirect Tax Analyst

Our Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology.

Summary:

Customer Inspired isnt our sloganits our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to engage the exceptional and embrace operational excellence to best deliver connectivity and technology solutions that advance our communities and customers lives. Its a challenging goal, but we have a winning team that is looking to grow.

As an Indirect Tax Accountant, you will support multi-state and multi-company indirect tax compliance activities by preparing returns, reconciling tax accounts, supporting audits, and providing tax research and analysis that ensures compliance and operational accuracy.

Responsibilities:

What You Will Do

Prepare month-end indirect tax calculations and journal entries; compile supporting schedules and tie-outs for sales tax, 911 fees, use tax, excise tax, and unclaimed property accounts

Prepare account reconciliations for all indirect tax liability accounts; identify, document, and track aging reconciling items to resolution

Perform transactional tax calculations and reviews, including: technical inventory issuance sales and use tax, non-PO invoice use tax, and self-assessed use tax review and corrections

Prepare return workpapers and data files provided to third-party vendor; assist with variance explanations and responses to agency notices

Assist with Vertex O/L Series rate and rule updates; test configuration changes in staging environment before production deployment and billing grid updates

Support exemption processes: collect W-9s, prepare resale certificate packages, maintain customer exemption documentation, and support customer sales tax refund requests

Prepare franchise fee compliance workpapers; support filings and payments; assist with agency notices and reconciliations

Gather data needed for property tax filings and support return review packages

Support unclaimed property compliance tasks: data gathering, documentation preparation, and submission support

Maintain business license tracking database calendar renewal deadlines, initiate renewal filings, and track new jurisdiction requirements across operating entities

Assist with indirect tax audit IDR (Information Document Request) responses compile and organize transaction samples and documentation packages for sales/use, property tax, and franchise fee audits

Research routine indirect tax questions and document conclusions; escalate complex items to Manager, Indirect Tax as needed

Support reporting automation and process improvement initiatives by validating data, testing reports, and updating desktop procedures

Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting indirect tax obligations; communicate relevant updates to the Manager, Indirect Tax and affected business units

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

What You Will Bring

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or

13 years of indirect tax or tax accounting experience preferred; general accounting experience with tax exposure considered

Strong Microsoft Excel and data reconciliation skills; proficiency with pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and Power Query or comparable data manipulation tools; organized and deadline-driven

Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and work collaboratively within a team

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Working knowledge of multi-state sales/use tax compliance, including return preparation, account reconciliation, and exemption certificate management

Vertex O Series or L Series experience is a meaningful differentiator for this role

Oracle Fusion or comparable ERP experience, including data extraction, report generation, and use tax correction workflows

Telecom, utility, or communications industry experience helpful context but not expected at this level

Property tax, franchise fee, or business license compliance experience a plus

CPA license or active pursuit of CPA designation

What You Will Gain

A great workplace needs more than dental coverage, though we provide that and excellent health insurance. But thats just the start. We make sure working at C Spire is the best career experience around. And Forbes has named us one of America's Best Midsize Employers multiple times because of it.

For our full-time employees we offer:
Competitive Compensation Package
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
401k Match
Tuition Assistance Programs
Complimentary Wireless Service & Device*
Teladoc Telemedicine
WellBeacon Wellness Program
Paid Talent Referral Opportunities

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods while viewing a computer screen and using a keyboard and mouse.

* Complimentary wireless service and device available to team members in our wireless footprint.

If you want to work hard, achieve a lot, and make a difference, then C Spire is the place for you.