Senior Tax Accountant

Corporate Finance/Tax

OVERVIEW

The Senior Sales Tax Accountant is responsible for the preparation of property tax, sales and use tax, and all other miscellaneous tax returns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the Consolidation of sales/use tax reports for unified filing.
• Responsible for supplying sales tax payment numbers for the company forecast.
• Reconciliate third-party reports to general ledger.
• Prepare/review entity sales tax returns.
• Prepare other miscellaneous tax and non-tax filings.
• Prepare the reports that provide the detail for the sales apportionment income tax data.
• Assist the income tax team in the preparation of the quarterly tax distribution communications.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of the Federal and state income/informational tax filings.
• Oversee the sales/use tax, separate state income tax audits for the business.
• Receive and distribute all outside tax department communications.
• Research and complete memos on various sales/use tax issues/projects.
• Reconciliate the funds request received from the third-party return preparation consultants.
• Prepare monthly sales tax account reconciliations.
• Interact with all taxing authorities to resolve any Notices received by the tax department.
• Coordinate with the income tax group to organize and maintain tax files.
• Perform and document all SOX tasks detailed on the risk control matrix.
• Stay up to date on all indirect and non-income tax developments.
• Participate in or direct other various tax and non-tax related projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an accounting department using automated accounting systems.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to perform detailed work.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in business issues as they relate to sales, property, income and other miscellaneous taxes.
• Experience using tax software accounting systems.
• Proficient computer skills in MS office including Word and Excel.
• Experience doing tax research using online tax research services and Internet search engines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, virtual environment requiring self-motivation and adaptability.

DIRECT REPORTS (If Applicable)

• None

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