Accountant

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future?  Join us and take part in the autonomous and connected car revolution at Valeo.

What you will win:

As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share.  You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

About the Role: 

The Personal Property Tax & State and Local Tax (SALT)/ Administrator/Account is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing personal property tax returns and other state and local tax filings across multiple jurisdictions. This role also administers tax abatements and incentive programs by identifying opportunities, preparing applications, and ensuring ongoing compliance with program requirements. The specialist ensures all filings are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable state and local tax regulations. 

Responsibilities Also Include:

• Prepare, review, and file personal property tax returns, including asset listings, valuations, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

• Maintain tax compliance calendars and ensure all filing deadlines are met.

• Reconcile tax accounts to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies or variances.

• Research state and local tax laws, regulations, and jurisdictional filing requirements.

• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Fixed Assets, and other internal departments to obtain information necessary for tax filings.

• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of tax compliance activities.

​Abatements & Incentives:

• Identify eligibility for tax abatements, exemptions, and incentives

• Prepare and submit abatement applications and supporting documentation

• Track and manage compliance with abatement agreements (reporting, deadlines, renewals)

• Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies regarding abatement programs

• Support audits related to abatement claims and tax filings

• Assist with state and local tax audits, including data gathering and response preparation

• Maintain documentation to support filings and positions taken

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the organization

• Assist in implementing process changes resulting from new tax laws or business initiatives. 

Prepare and file miscellaneous state and local tax returns, including:

• Nevada Modified Business Tax (MBT)

• Nevada Commerce Tax

• Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT)

What You Should Have:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 1+ years of experience  personal property and other misc  tax compliance

• Strong Accounting background

• Direct experience with tax abatements or incentive programs strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of multi-state tax regulations and filing requirements

• Strong understanding of General Ledger and Accounts Reconciliation

• Advanced Excel skills & Experience with SAP S4/HANA

Join us!

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo : https://www.valeo.com

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Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com