Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for property tax compliance, audit defense, tax appeals, research and planning for U.S. business activities.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepare and timely file personal property tax returns for multiple companies and taxing jurisdictions.
• Organize and maintain files supporting and documenting all tax returns filed and payments remitted.
• Maintain property tax calendar.
• Continually streamline property tax compliance process by identifying and implementing strategies to increase efficiently and accuracy.
• Identify and optimize available exemptions and credits.
• Research and review assessments, file appeals and assist in negotiating settlements with tax authorities to minimize property tax liabilities.
• Analyze pending and enacted tax legislation to identify tax opportunities.
• Conceive, propose and implement tax reduction plans consistent with tax laws and regulations.
• Communicate with taxing authorities to resolve notices.
• Manage the preparation of the annual property tax budget.
• Reconcile property tax accrual accounts on a quarterly basis.
• Provide property tax analysis for proposed capital projects to business teams.
• Work with AR team to support customer inquiries related to property tax re-bills.
• Work with fixed asset accountants to maintain accurate and reliable data.
• Assist with management of tax credits and incentives including filing of initial applications with third party assistance, annual incentive compliance filings, and coordination of the achieved incentives/abatements with filing of annual renditions to ensure benefits are maximized.
• Assist Indirect Tax function as needed.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of property tax compliance, audits, appeals, and incentives.
• Experience preparing multi-state property tax filings and managing associated tax calendar
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with SAP, PTMS, Microsoft Excel and Access
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum of 7 years Property Tax experience

The salary range for this position is $102,000 - $136,000. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer’s 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program.

About Messer:

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.