R10104199 Specialist - Sales Tax (Open) Location: Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd - Management - North BSC How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you ! Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment. About the Role The Division Sales Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring customers are taxed accurately, exemption certificates are properly documented, and use tax is appropriately applied across multiple states. This role manages and resolves multi-state customer tax disputes and non-payment issues by identifying root causes and balancing potential liability with customer satisfaction. Working closely with sales, branches, and finance teams, you will provide critical sales tax audit support and interpret applicable tax laws to mitigate risk. Additionally, you will support transaction reviews, tax credits, and return filings to drive overall tax compliance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Taxability & Dispute Resolution: Research and interpret state-specific sales and use tax laws, resolving customer tax disputes, short pays, and non-payment issues across multiple states with independent judgment and discretion. Exemption & Certificate Governance: Review, validate, and maintain customer exemption certificates to substantiate tax-exempt status, while also issuing properly executed exemption certificates to vendors as needed. System Monitoring & Compliance Reporting: Monitor daily SAP billing block and tax override reports to assist branch stores with transaction issues, and calculate liabilities to file monthly and quarterly excise tax returns. Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration: Partner with branch managers, sales leadership, Credit & Collections, and Cash Applications to resolve complex billing concerns, communicate tax regulations, and assist with sales tax audits. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of sales tax or similar accounting/finance experience in positions of increasing responsibility within a corporate environment. High school diploma or equivalent (with relevant experience). Working knowledge of sales and use tax regulations, procedures, and core accounting principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace, along with experience utilizing financial applications within an ERP environment (such as SAP). Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and data analysis skills with the proven ability to independently resolve issues and manage multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Direct hands-on experience utilizing Vertex or similar specialized tax determination software. Prior experience managing multi-state sales tax audits and filing excise tax returns. ________________________ Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility. _________________________ Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. _________________________ About Airgas Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. _________________________ California Privacy Notice Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose. We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Airgas. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Airgas name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Airgas recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. Please be advised that Airgas and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process. You may verify job postings through our official global careers website at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Airgas and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. 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