Job Description

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking an Indirect Tax Specialist to join our team in Batesville, IN

Your Role at Batesville:

As an Indirect Tax Specialist, you will be responsible to ensure compliance with indirect tax and business requirements across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada in partnership with third-party providers. You will manage these relationships and oversee the preparation, review, filing, and payment of transaction tax returns, including sales and use tax, property tax, and business licenses. This role also includes responsibility for customer sales tax exemption certificate management, data validation, pre-filing review, and reconciliation of all related filings.

How You’ll be Rewarded:

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• The expected base salary range for this role is $69,000-$104,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do:

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax and business compliance requirements across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and internal controls related to sales and use tax, property tax, and business licenses
• Oversee the preparation, review, filing, and payment of transaction tax returns in coordination with third-party providers
• Ensure general ledger accounts accurately reflect tax balances and prepare timely monthly account reconciliations
• Coordinate and execute timely funding of tax payments to government agencies and third-party providers
• Establish and maintain standardized documentation for key processes, including filings, reconciliations, and controls
• Develop and execute a structured monthly review and approval process to ensure all filings are completed accurately and on time; prepare summary reporting for management
• Manage customer sales tax exemption processes, including reviewing exemption documentation, maintaining records for audit support, and coordinating system updates with internal teams
• Support the accuracy of tax determination and jurisdictional reporting, including validation of system-calculated taxes (e.g., Vertex)
• Assist with audits, notices, and inquiries by gathering documentation, researching issues, and coordinating responses with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor changes in indirect tax laws and regulations and assess potential impacts to the business
• Identify and drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and controls to reduce audit risk and increase efficiency
• Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation across all areas of responsibility
• Support other tax and accounting initiatives, including special projects, as needed

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect tax within a multi-entity, multi-state (and/or international) environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical/problem-solving capabilities
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with a hands-on approach and a focus on process improvement and continuous learning
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and clearly convey complex tax concepts
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with sales tax automation systems (e.g., Vertex Inc.) preferred

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.