(#R0019902) Consultant, Transaction Tax Compliance

Duties and responsibilities

• Create a positive team member experience.
• Prepares and updates agendas for client and team status calls.
• Corresponds with clients regarding the status of projects.
• Prepares sales and use tax returns using compliance software.
• Processes Internet filings of tax returns.
• Reconciles sales and use tax payable accounts.
• Maintains control documents in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and/or Access.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Reconciles bank statements.
• Prepares checks.
• Solves notices and assessments from taxing authorities.
• Affords assistance with filing and maintaining business licenses.
• Prepares compliance process documentation for new clients.
• Identifies and implements process improvements.
• Transitions new clients to the Firm’s technology solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Must have 6 hours of Accounting with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and a Major GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• Zero to two years related experience.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills in Microsoft® Word and Internet navigation and research, and intermediate skills in Excel.
• Beginner level skills are also necessary in Microsoft® Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.

Work Environment

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Independent travel requirement: Up to 10-20%.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• disability/veteran