As an Indirect Tax Analyst on our Tax team, you’ll help keep our sales and use, auction, and property tax compliance accurate and on time across the many jurisdictions where we operate. You’ll analyze and reconcile tax data, support filings and audits, and work directly with tax authorities and business partners to resolve issues. It’s a great fit for a tax or accounting professional who enjoys detail-oriented work and wants broad, hands-on exposure to indirect and property tax.
ResponsibilitiesTax Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare, validate, and reconcile reports, schedules, and workpapers supporting sales and use and auction tax returns, including buyer sales tax refunds. Support other indirect tax filings, including but not limited to real estate tax, personal property tax or similar taxes.
- Support Form 8300 filings and personal property and real estate tax compliance, including payments and documentation.
- Prepare well-organized documentation for internal and external audits in line with internal controls.
Jurisdiction & Business Partnership
- Research and respond to tax notices and jurisdictional inquiries; contact state and local authorities to resolve account issues, confirm filing and payment status, and close open items. Perform technical tax research as needed.
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Treasury, Accounting, and branch operations to gather information and resolve tax questions.
- Keep deadlines on track by managing tax calendars, trackers, shared mailboxes, scanning incoming tax mail, and the mailing of returns and payments.
Analysis, Controls & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze tax data for accuracy and unusual items, investigate discrepancies, and escalate compliance risks promptly.
- Streamline recurring reports, trackers, and workflows, and support other tax projects as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of sales and use or other state and local tax concepts preferred.
- Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations) and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Oracle or tax software experience is a plus.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized; able to juggle recurring deadlines independently and as part of a team.
- Clear, confident communicator with tax authorities and business partners.
- Discretion with confidential taxpayer information and curiosity to learn new tax areas and systems.
- 1-2 years in corporate tax, public accounting, accounting, finance, or related compliance preferred; indirect tax experience is a plus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Working knowledge of sales and use tax or other state and local tax concepts
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Oracle or tax software experience
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized work style
- Ability to manage recurring deadlines independently and collaboratively
- Clear, confident communication with tax authorities and business partners
- Discretion when handling confidential taxpayer information
- 1–2 years of experience in corporate tax, public accounting, accounting, finance, or related compliance
- Indirect tax experience
Ritchie Bros. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage is often considered very affordable, with low employee costs noted as a differentiator. Benefits begin on day one, which strengthens perceived value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are part of the standard package across regions under RB Global. Day‑one eligibility and clear time‑off programs contribute to a well‑rounded offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match in the U.S. and RRSP match in Canada are offered, alongside an ESPP for employee ownership. These programs indicate solid retirement support across locations.
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What We Do
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a multitude of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry, the company’s selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer offers live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with featured weekly auctions and providing its exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; MarketplaceE, an online marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; and Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales. The company also offers sector-specific solutions including GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, Kruse Energy Auctioneers, and Cat® auctions, plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about the unprecedented choice provided by Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
