Current has completed the acquisition of Hubbell® Incorporated’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business, creating a premier end-to-end lighting solutions business. This brought together two iconic businesses with deep innovation heritage, strong brands and application expertise and allows Current to be strategically positioned to now focus all investments into lighting and controls solutions. We have an enhanced distribution footprint and digital tools to service customer needs more easily, quickly and efficiently, and strong new product pipelines and shared patented technologies to deliver added value to customers. Primary office locations are Cleveland, OH and Greenville, SC, with centers of expertise locations in Austin, TX, Rolling Meadows, IL and Quebec, Canada. Manufacturing operations reside in Hendersonville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Plympton, MA, Christiansburg, VA, Acuna, MX and Tijuana, MX.

We are seeking a highly experienced Tax Staff Professional to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing sales and use tax processing, property tax returns processing, Ohio CAT Tax preparation, account reconciliations, journal entries, audit preparation, and assist with review of PO’s and Invoices as required.  The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be skilled in the use of SAP, Vertex, and PTMS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Prepare month end journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly sales/use tax related journal entries
• Collect, extract, and analyze data for tax reporting purposes.
• Prepare sales and use tax returns and property tax returns accurately and timely.
• Assist with questions on PO’s and Sales orders as required
• Review of exemption certificate accuracy
• Assist with compilation of data for tax audits
• Ohio Commercial Activity Tax return preparation
• Assist in the implementation of tax-related projects and process improvements.
• Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a tax role
• Strong knowledge of sales and Use tax laws and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Vertex, Corptax, Sage software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, SAP, and ConnectWise
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• CPA or other relevant certification is a plus.

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more.  This salary range is 65,000-70,000. 

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
  • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.  At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com