Tax Analyst II, US Indirect

Kohler is seeking a Tax Analyst II to support U.S. indirect tax compliance for its global manufacturing operations. In this role, you will prepare and review multi-state sales and use tax returns, analyze complex transactions, reconcile tax accounts, and support audits. You'll collaborate with finance, operations, and IT to improve tax data and systems, research changing regulations, and contribute to process improvements. Join a culture that values craftsmanship, innovation, sustainability, and career growth across diverse businesses worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file U.
• S. indirect tax returns (sales, use, and related taxes) for multiple jurisdictions accurately and on time.
• Analyze manufacturing and multi-state transactions to ensure proper indirect tax treatment and identify potential tax exposures.
• Support tax audits by gathering documentation, responding to inquiries, and resolving issues with state and local authorities.
• Partner with finance, operations, and IT to improve tax data quality, system configurations, and process efficiencies.
• Monitor changes in indirect tax laws and regulations and assist in implementing compliant practices.
• Reconcile tax accounts, perform variance analysis, and support monthly/quarterly close activities.
• Assist with tax research and special projects related to business expansions, new products, and systems implementations.
• Help maintain and enhance tax engines, ERP tax settings, and indirect tax compliance tools.
• Document and improve standard operating procedures for indirect tax processes.
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams reflecting Kohler's focus on innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• U.
• S. indirect tax (sales and use)
• Tax compliance and return preparation
• Multistate tax regulations
• Tax research tools
• ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Tax engines (e.g., Vertex, ONESOURCE)
• Account reconciliations
• Audit support and documentation
• Advanced Excel
• Manufacturing industry tax knowledge