Tax Analyst

Company Overview

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.
Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.  

Job Overview - Tax Analyst – U.S. Tax (Indirect & Direct) - KONE Americas

Are you a detail-oriented tax professional who enjoys working with data, systems, and accounting, and is eager to grow your expertise in indirect tax, compliance, and tax technology?

KONE Americas is looking for a Tax Analyst to support U.S. tax compliance, accounting, and audit activities across both Indirect Tax (Sales & Use, Property Tax) and Direct Tax (Corporate Income Tax).

This is a hands-on, high-learning role where you will contribute to end-to-end tax processes—working closely with Tax Managers, Finance, IT, and external advisors to deliver accurate, timely, and well-controlled tax outcomes in a Vertex and SAP environment.

Is this role for you?

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Take ownership of your work and follow through to completion
• Enjoy working with numbers, systems, and detailed data
• Are curious and motivated to understand the “why” behind tax and accounting processes
• Are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Like solving problems and improving how work gets done
• Want to grow into broader tax responsibilities over time

What you will do

Indirect Tax (Primary Focus), you will:

• Prepare and support filing of U.S. state and local sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain and validate exemption certificates, ensuring accurate and timely updates in Vertex
• Support sales and use tax audits, including data gathering, documentation, and audit tracking
• Assist in maintaining taxability logic across products, services, and transactions
• Analyze tax data from Vertex and SAP, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Manage the KONE Tax Mailbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses to internal inquiries
• Prepare clear and concise guidance on tax-related topics for internal stakeholders

Direct Tax (Supporting Role)

• Support preparation of income tax filings, including federal, state, and local returns
• Prepare and process tax payments, including extensions and estimated payments, while maintaining tax calendar tracking
• Organize and prepare data for external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Assist in responding to tax notices and inquiries

Tax Accounting & Reconciliation

• Prepare and support reconciliation of tax-related balance sheet accounts (sales tax payable, use tax accruals, income tax accounts, etc.)
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account analysis
• Reconcile Vertex vs SAP outputs and flag discrepancies for review
• Maintain supporting schedules, workpapers, and audit-ready documentation

Systems, Controls & Process Support

• Work with Vertex and SAP to extract, validate, and analyze tax data
• Support system testing, data validation, and process improvements
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and records

What makes this role unique

• Exposure to both Indirect and Direct Tax in a complex, multi-state business
• Opportunity to work in a technology-enabled tax environment (Vertex, SAP)
• Hands-on experience across tax compliance, accounting, and systems integration
• High visibility and collaboration across Finance, Operations, and IT

What we’re looking for

• 3–5 years of experience in tax, accounting, or related roles
• Experience with sales and use tax compliance preferred
• Exposure to income tax or tax accounting is a plus
• Experience with Vertex (or similar tax engine) and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong Excel skills; exposure to data tools (e.g., Alteryx) is a plus

Key capabilities for success

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and reconciliations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• Comfortable working with large datasets and system-driven processes
• Ability to identify issues and clearly communicate findings

Location & Work Model

Why KONE

At KONE, you’ll work in an environment that values care, collaboration, courage, and customer focus. You’ll be supported in building your expertise across tax, accounting, and systems—while contributing to a function that plays a critical role in compliance and business operations.

About KONE

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation.

• We value your authentic self. 

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation 

• We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include: 

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible work schedule 

• Opportunities to learn and grow 

• 401K Employer Match

• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution 

• Well-being Program

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Family & Medical Leave

• Parental Leave

• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance  

• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability

• Buy-Up Long-term Disability

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Legal Insurance

• KONE Credit Union

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Commuter Benefits

Annual Base Pay Range:

The hiring range for this role in Lisle, IL location is $93,400 – $122,640.  The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.   

We will also consider candidates in the following areas.  Below are the different ranges applicable to those locations:

• Moline, IL area hiring range: $83,000 - 109,000.

• Allen, TX area hiring range: $87,300 - 115,000.

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 10% Target Incentive (50/50) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
 

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! 

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KONE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/