Your Job
As a Government Reporting COE Specialist – SME, you will play a key role in supporting Koch businesses with accurate and compliant IRS reporting activities, including Form 1099 and Form 1042 reporting. You will work across teams to validate vendor tax documentation, analyze transaction data, support withholding tax reporting, and ensure timely filing in line with IRS requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, Vendor Master teams, and tax reporting partners.
Our Team
The Government Reporting Center of Excellence (COE) team partners closely with finance, procurement, vendor management, and business teams to support compliant tax reporting processes across Koch businesses. The team is focused on driving operational excellence, improving reporting accuracy, and leveraging automation and AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and value creation.
What You Will Do
- Support end-to-end IRS reporting activities related to Form 1099 and Form 1042 processes
- Analyze payment transactions and vendor data to identify reportable items in compliance with IRS guidelines
- Validate vendor tax documentation, including W-9 and W-8 forms, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Collaborate with Vendor Master, procurement teams, and business stakeholders to resolve reporting and withholding tax queries
- Prepare reporting templates and withholding tax reporting packages to support timely and accurate filings
- Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives using AI and technology solutions
- Maintain audit-ready documentation, validation records, and secure tax form storage practices
- Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders to improve compliance awareness and reporting effectiveness
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, tax reporting, or related finance operations
- Experience supporting 1099 and/or 1042 reporting processes
- Hands-on experience working with ERP systems and large data sets
- Advanced Excel skills with experience in reconciliation and data analysis
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage reporting deadlines
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience handling withholding tax reporting and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of IRS reporting standards and vendor tax documentation processes
- Exposure to automation, AI tools, or process improvement initiatives
- Experience coordinating with cross-functional global teams
- Prior experience supporting internal or external audit activities
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
