Analyst-Tax

Alps Alpine, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous “First 1” and “Number 1” products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators and power inductors;

electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone app and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.

• Tax Compliance & Filing Administration
  • Prepare selected tax filings, with a particular focus on multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
  • Utilize SAP, BNA, and other tax systems to gather, analyze, and reconcile information required for tax filings.
  • Review and maintain Forms W-8
    
    BEN-E and support applicable withholding and information reporting requirements, including Form 1042.
  • Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations and policies.
• External Tax Advisor Coordination
  • Gather and provide financial and tax information required by external tax advisors to prepare income tax returns, tax provisions, and other filings.
  • Review externally prepared tax returns and work papers for reasonableness, completeness, and consistency with Company records.
  • Track open items and coordinate follow-up with internal teams and external advisors.
• Tax Research & Planning Support
  • Monitor tax developments and assist in evaluating potential impacts to the Company.
  • Identify tax matters requiring further review and coordinate with Finance management and external tax advisors.
  • Support tax planning and other special tax projects as needed.
• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision processes and estimated tax payments.
• Provide FP&R team with tax forecasting and Treasury team cash tax payment planning.
• Prepare tax-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with book-to-tax differences, fixed asset tax depreciation, and other tax accounting activities.
• Tax Audits, Notices & Cross-Functional Support
  • Assist with federal, state, and sales/use tax audits and examinations.
  • Review routine tax notices and coordinate responses with external tax advisors as appropriate.
  • Work with Accounting, FP&R, AP, AR, HR, Legal, and other departments to obtain information and resolve tax-related matters.
• Tax Administration & Controls
  • Maintain the tax calendar, track open tax matters, and monitor filing, payment, and other statutory deadlines.
  • Maintain tax records, online tax accounts, registrations, sales tax exemption certificates, and supporting documentation.
  • Assist with maintaining effective tax processes and internal controls.
• Confidentiality & Ethics
  • Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and discretion, particularly with access to sensitive company and personnel information.
• Positions that fall under the functions of Product Development, Legal, HR, IT and Executive Management are required to exercise a higher-level confidentiality and discretion in handling information the positions have access to.
• Provide support toward the certification and ensure compliance to customer required quality management systems (TISAX, TS16949, IATF, etc..)

• All other duties as assigned.
• Ensure punctual attendance per defined work schedule and comply with the attendance policy for time reporting, break periods, and overtime, if applicable.

• Supervision is typically received from the Finance Accounting Manager.