VAT Specialist

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown from a single store to nearly 3,000 locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, that typically doubles in size every four to five years, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal. 

Working as a full-time Indirect Tax Accountant, you will enjoy the opportunity to perform a variety of functions relating to value-added tax (VAT) related to our European locations, as well as, participating in analytical and administrative projects.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating indirect tax return preparation;
• Analysis and documentation activities;
• Preparing and reviewing indirect tax return filings;
• Reviewing indirect tax returns prepared by external tax advisors;
• Preparing journal entries related to VAT return filing;
• Participating on indirect tax examination activities;
• Reviewing tax related reconciliations;
• Participating in development projects – planning, testing, and implementation;
• Completing special projects and other administrative tasks as required.

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

• An accounting degree with 2 – 3 years of accounting experience;
• Written and oral communication skills in English
• Proficient using Microsoft Office;
• Problem solving and decision making skills;
• Value and maintain integrity and professionalism in daily tasks and problem solving situations;
• Attention to detail, as well as effective time management;
• Ability to work both independently and as a team;