Job Description

WHO WE ARE

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. 

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple. 

One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The Tax Specialist will work to accomplish the tasks below: 

• Research tax laws
• Gather information and explain options for best practice to clients
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax compliance
• Prepare federal and state income tax
• Ensure that tax returns are filed in accordance with tax authorities
• Assist in IRS and state audits and act as a liaison between government auditors, tax consultants, and AP/AR Managers
• Work with different state agencies to set up accounts
• Work as a liaison with Sales department and tax consultants for wording of how projects are taxed
• Work as a liaison with AR Manager and tax consultants to ensure invoices are taxed and coded correctly
• Respond to various tax notices from states
• Work on various tax projects that arise (this is mainly to encompass projects we need to start now and could come up in the future)

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Degree in accounting, finance, or similar
• 3-7 years proven experience as a tax accountant, tax analyst, or similar
• Strong knowledge of accounting laws and procedures
• Computer literacy in accounting software
• Good numerical skills
• A keen eye for details
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Sales tax systems knowledge, specifically Avalara

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Overtime, if required by work
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times.
• Physical requirement: Sitting, stooping, bending, visual acuity, finger dexterity, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds

WHAT YOU WILL GET

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. 

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”