Senior Tax Analyst Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $74,180 to $130,640 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

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The Senior Tax Analyst is the primary point of contact for the company’s indirect tax matters, which requires applying specialized expertise to all aspects of the company’s business transactions. The incumbent’s core responsibilities include overseeing the indirect tax return process (sales and use tax, Canadian GST/HST, property tax, etc.), account reconciliations, managing indirect tax audits and assistance with tax planning projects, as needed. Additionally, the Senior Tax Analyst will assist in other areas of tax, such as federal and state income tax compliance and reporting.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work with a collaborative team
• Opportunity to gain a diverse level of tax experience

What You’ll Do

• Oversees all aspects of indirect tax matters, including compliance, account reconciliations, audits, and business advisory.
• Researches and responds to indirect tax questions from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains tax systems and ensures accurate transactional tax calculation validation.
• Evaluates and advises on vendor-billed sales tax and tax determinations on business purchases.
• Tracks and updates exemptions certificates.
• Coordinates with the Accounts Payable and Customer Service Teams to ensure proper tax calculations.
• Owns addressing indirect tax notices and the maintenance of the tax notice database.
• Supports and implements process improvement initiatives within the Tax Department.
• Assists in the preparation of quarterly estimated payments and annual income tax return filings for federal and state jurisdictions.
• Assists with the calculation of the income tax provision under ASC 740.
• Researches and responds to income tax notices with assistance as needed.

What will make you successful

• Proficient with MS Office suite of products.
• Proficiency in sales tax software and technologies (e.g., OneSource).
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Project management skills and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication and people skills.
• Ability to research.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with collaboration.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline required.
• 3+ years of relevant tax experience in either public accounting or a corporate tax department required.
• Experience using SAP and OneStream a plus.
• Experience using ONESOURCE Income Tax and Tax Provision software a plus.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!