Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a technology leader that is driving the digital transformation of industries. With a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB has four customer-focused, globally leading businesses: Electrification, Industrial Automation, Motion, and Robotics & Discrete Automation, supported by the ABB Ability™ digital platform. ABB’s Power Grids business will be divested to Hitachi in 2020. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. www.abb.com

ABB is seeking a Indirect Tax Analyst for its Cary, North Carolina location. This role is responsible to provide full tax support to multiple ABB businesses for indirect tax (sales/use, personal property, and other business tax) filings and audits. Support the businesses while timely and accurately complying with state/local government tax requirements.Review and maintain ABB’s customer exemption certificate database. Prepare reconciliations of multi-entity tax-related general ledger accounts in compliance with SOX requirements. Challenge existing processes and recommend/support necessary improvements to existing processes relevant to the Indirect Tax function.

Your responsibilities

• State and local sales and use, personal property tax compliance, business license returns, annual reports filings.
• Assist with state and local tax audits.
• Keep exemption certificate database current and accurate.
• Comply with strict filing deadlines and maintain a work schedule to meet all deadlines.
• Provide support including tax research for business partners.
• Prepare tax account reconciliations.
• Support unclaimed property/escheatment process as needed.

Your background

• Four year degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Prefer one or more year in indirect taxes or in a corporate/consulting finance role. We will consider recent college graduates with internships or other work experience.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Access).
• Analytical / reconciliation skills considered a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable dealing with both internal and external customers.
• Flexible working independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and remain responsive to internal/external inquiries.
• Sales and/or Personal Property Tax experience a plus.
• Experience with SAP and/or Vertex a plus.