Senior Tax Analyst

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Why Protolabs?
We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as an Senior Tax Analyst!

This is a hybrid role being onsite in Maple Plain, MN on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward thinking Senior Tax Analyst to play a key role within our Finance organization. This position serves as a technical expert across income and sales tax compliance, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all tax filings and related financial data. The Senior Tax Analyst will proactively identify risks and opportunities, provide informed guidance on tax implications of business decisions, and support strategic initiatives that enhance the company’s financial performance. This role requires exceptional analytical ability, strong collaboration across accounting, finance, and legal teams, and a commitment to maintaining compliance in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Income Tax Compliance and Reporting::
• Work with external advisors to compile information to file federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Manage and review all tax-related accounting records, schedules, and journal entries.
• Prepare and/or review components of the ASC 740 income tax provision, including related disclosures and quarterly/annual tax accounting workpapers.
• Prepare quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments and extensions.
• Maintain and update tax depreciation schedules and tax basis files for U.S. entities
• Handle tax audits and interact with tax authorities on various matters.

Sales Tax Compliance: :
• Review and file accurate and timely sales tax returns for multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Calculate and remit sales tax payments.
• Review and upload valid exemption certificates.
• Maintain compliance with state and local sales tax laws and regulations.
• Identify and implement improvements to sales tax processes and systems.

Tax Research & Technical Expertise – Additional Duties::
• Perform technical tax research on federal, state, and local issues, documenting conclusions and recommendations.
• Support compliance with SOX internal control requirements, including maintaining documentation for key controls related to tax processes.

Tax Planning and Advisory: :
• Advise management on the tax implications of business activities and transactions.
• Monitor changes in tax law and assess potential impacts on the company.
• Provide support on international tax matters, including transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.

Collaboration and Leadership: :
• Work closely with the accounting, finance, and legal teams to ensure alignment on tax and treasury issues.
• Lead or participate in special projects as assigned.

What it takes::
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in tax and treasury roles, preferably within a large corporation or public accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience with international tax and compliance.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

What's in it for you::
• We offer a competitive total compensation package
• In addition, we offer competitive benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• You will receive PTO + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount
• And More!

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.