Sr. Sales & Use Tax Audits Accountant

Company Overview

Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

Join us and build your career with a company that is building a better future.

The S&U Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring that Cemex US Sales Tax Team provides our customers, external vendors, and government agencies with superior service and maintains compliance with state and local tax laws. The role involves managing sales and use tax audits in a multi‑state environment, working with cross‑functional teams, assisting business operations with process implementation to mitigate tax liabilities, and continuously improving current processes to increase efficiencies and ensure accurate results.

• 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.

• 5+ years of experience in multi‑state sales & use tax audit defense.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
• Master's Degree and/or CPA is a plus.

• Computer literacy.
• Windows environment familiarity.
• Word processing.
• Excel spreadsheet proficiency.
• Vertex software a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Social/interpersonal skills.
• Oral & written communication.
• Positive collaboration and teamwork.
• Project management skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability 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.

CEMEX is an EEO/AA institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state and local law. CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E‑Verify participating employer. CEMEX complies with the Arizona Smoke‑Free Act. CEMEX offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and a comprehensive wellness program.