Senior State Tax Analyst

Rehlko•Glendale, WI

About The Position

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future! As part of a growing and dynamic team, the Senior State Tax Analyst is a key role that will help to build and strengthen state tax processes for Rehlko’s tax department. The senior state tax analyst has a primary focus on U.S. indirect tax and state income tax compliance. Key responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and analyzing detailed tax workpapers; ensuring accurate and timely filing of state and local indirect tax returns; and supporting the preparation of state income tax returns. This role also contributes to process improvements and internal controls to strengthen overall tax compliance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or advanced degree strongly preferred).
Minimum of 2 years of relevant income tax experience (public accounting and/or large corporate tax department experience).
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with proven analytical and critical‑thinking abilities.
Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities.
Experience with Vertex O-Series and compliance tax software preferred
Experience with ERP systems; SAP and OneStream experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare state apportionment calculations, adjustments, and supporting workpapers.
Prepare quarterly state tax estimated payments and coordinate payments.
Maintain compliance calendars to ensure timely filings across multiple jurisdictions.
Support state income tax audits, data requests, and notices.
Assist with accounting for state income taxes, including account reconciliations and tracking of state tax payments and other state tax attributes.
Prepare workpapers to support multi‑state sales and use tax filings
Reconcile tax accounts and ensure proper supporting documentation is maintained.
Assist with exemption certificate management, including obtaining, validating, and storing certificates.
Support sales and use tax audits by gathering documentation and preparing responses.
Identify process gaps and propose improvements for tax coding, system configuration, and compliance workflows.
Monitor, organize, and respond to inquiries in the Sales & Use Tax shared inbox.
Review invoices, tax notifications, exemption certificates, and vendor questions to determine proper tax treatment.
Collaborate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and business units to resolve tax‑related issues.
Prepare and file annual business personal property tax returns, including collaboration with corporate accounting to understand fixed asset listings and ensure accuracy of data.
Assist with annual informational reporting (Forms 1099 and 1042).
Assist with other tax projects, as requested.