Cemex US · 18 hours ago
Sr. Sales & Use Tax Accountant - Houston, TX or Florida
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities. The S&U Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring compliance with state and local tax laws, managing audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate tax liabilities and improve processes.
Advanced MaterialsConstructionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Conduct multi-state audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes
Resolve tax issues with external customers in a timely manner
Respond to internal customer and vendor inquiries regarding state and local tax matters
Prepare reconciliations for related Sales and Use tax accounts
Complete research projects on multi-state Sales & Use taxes
Assist with due diligence analysis for multi-state and local taxes in the context of mergers and acquisitions
Provide research support for SAP and Vertex tax software to ensure accurate taxation
Draft technical correspondence to state officials to clarify interpretations of tax laws
Apply for, obtain, and implement special exemptions as needed
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in tax processes
Develop, author, plan, and deliver training for internal customers
Perform necessary tasks to support compliance goals related to Sales & Use Tax Laws
Undertake additional duties as required to ensure ongoing compliance with S&U Tax Laws
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in multi-state sales & use tax audit defense
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Computer Literacy
Windows Environment
Word Processing
Excel Spreadsheet
Social/Interpersonal skills
Oral & written communication
Positive Collaboration and Teamwork
Project management skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to develop and administer efficient work processes
Analytical approach to problem solving
Knowledge of process control (How to measure, track analyze and initiate improvement)
Capability to work extended hours as necessary
Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment
Capable of working remotely
Ability to participate in required overnight travel as needed
Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing and climbing to a significant degree
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate with employees/visitors
Preferred
Master's Degree and/or CPA is a plus
Vertex Software a plus
SAP experience a plus
Benefits
Health, dental & vision plans
Vacation or paid time off
Employee assistance program
Retirement plan options
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Comprehensive wellness program
Company
Cemex US
Cemex is a global industry leader in producing and supplying cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and urbanization solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.72BKey Investors
The European Innovation FundEuropean Union
2025-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-01-06Grant· $13M
2024-10-25Grant· $169.57M
Leadership Team
Will Price
Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions
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