Economic Development Specialist

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state and local annual and quarterly compliance requirements for tax incentive portfolio
• Prepare elements of actual vs. estimated tax incentive projections
• Aid in data gathering process, including coordinating with accounting department and division controllers to obtain critical data
• Gather and interpret information and assist with formulating conclusions to prepare compliance reporting
• Prepare and deliver presentations regarding credit and incentive performances to management, highlighting successes and areas of opportunities for secured incentives
• Accumulate and review payroll data for compliance reporting
• Perform research and analysis related to federal and state credit opportunities
• Respond to related tax correspondence and research issues as they arise
• Update and maintain database of all credits and incentives secured by the company
• Interact professionally and communicate clearly with company divisions, third party consultants and government personnel

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field
• 2+ years corporate tax or related field experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively and professionally interact with all levels of an organization, government agencies and third-party consultants
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to proactively initiate action and manage workload
• Outstanding organization skills
• Must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time and prioritize tasks to completion on time