DEUTZ Visa Sponsorship USA

Accounting Specialist

Location: Norcross
Working hours: 40

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.

Job Summary

The Accounting Specialist will improve compliance with sales tax exemption on customers’ accounts receivable accounts within OneSource software. This will be done by having proper documentation and training for field personnel and customers. It will be important to track performance, review accuracy according to business rules, and collaborate with state audit findings. This position will also work with accounting, tax, and credit teams to confirm if any changes are needed for OneSource Tax software or internal procedures. Serve as a backup to the purchasing card program by reviewing applications, assisting with technical issues within SAP Concur software, and reviewing the weekly reimbursement log.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and manage customer exemption and resale certificates in Thompson Reuter OneSource tax software.
• Be able to research why exemption certificates are not applied to sales invoices.
• Audit tax status on various AR customer accounts.
• Maintain an audit-ready file of all exemption documentation in our 3rd party tax system.
• Provide needed reporting of KPIs each month.
• Track and address any root cause issues with audit findings and production errors.
• Monitor sales use tax escalations.
• Provide information to senior accountants for issuance of credit memos to customers.
• Assist with communication to customers who have expired or missing tax certificates.
• Work with business units' subject matter experts to standardize tax exemption processes.
• Attend acquisition calls and provide needed guidance for tax certificates.
• Provide training material to internal sales individuals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance the experience of the customer and field while limiting sales tax exposure.
• Collaborate with accounting departments regarding the calculated use tax to improve needed procedures.
• Maintain standard operating procedural guides.
• Serve as a backup to the purchasing card program.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Other Qualifications

• Exhibits timely follow-up skills.
• Problem solves with little direction.
• Easily communicate with both customers and executives regarding tax exemption.
• Is proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Supervisory Responsibility

Individual Contributor.

Travel Requirements

This role does not require travel.

Minimum Requirements

• 2-5 years in sales and use tax procedures and tax software.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Timely follow-up skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree in accounting or finance.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

EEO Statement

DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.