Senior Analyst, Sales & Property Tax

About the role

The Sales & Use Tax Analyst will be responsible for administering, reviewing, and analyzing sales, use and hotel related tax returns for owned and/or managed hotels. They will also assist with research, audits, and planning projects. They will analyze return transactions and notify hotels and business support of any tax variances. They will maintain tax files for assigned hotels following state and local tax law. They will respond to requests for tax information by internal customers and taxing authorities to resolve tax issues. They will communicate with corporate accounting groups and hotel team members on account reconciliations. They will review the tax calendar for accurate due dates, registration numbers, and filing requirements. They will assist with the maintenance of tax compliance tools, making corrections and updates on a monthly basis to stay current with all law changes, rate changes, etc. They will complete tax registrations, business licenses, and liquor license registrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide data to third party preparer and review returns for accuracy.
• Perform technical tax research and analysis on various complex sales/use tax implications.
• Conduct state and local sales/use and other hotel related tax audits, minimizing audit assessments.
• Aid with real estate tax appeals and personal property tax audits and compliance.
• Provide verbal and written guidance to the business units regarding the audit results to implement procedures that will reduce future audit assessments.
• Provide consultation on improvements to the tax compliance/audit process. Review and make recommendations to implement new methodologies for process improvements.
• Ability to effectively communicate and prioritize multiple concurrent responsibilities.
• Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and making sound decisions.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree or technical institute degree/certificate or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
• 2 to 4 years’ progressive work related experience with demonstrated proficiency and understanding in one or more functions related to the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of People Soft or other E.R.P. system’s finance, accounting, and tax software.
• Demonstrates clear, concise, and succinct communication skills including adapting both verbal and written communication to the needs and level of the user.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with sales/use tax, property tax, and business licenses in multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Generous paid time off

Pay

Hiring Salary: USD 85,000.00 - 90,000.00 YEARLY

Schedule

Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.