Senior Tax Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and compile data for tax advisors to file monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax returns.
• Prepare miscellaneous tax returns and reports such as New York City Commercial Rent Tax, Ohio/Oregon Commercial Activities Tax, Portland Clean Energy Surcharge, California Tourism Assessment, Chicago Non-Titled Use Tax, Bureau of Economic Affairs & Census Surveys.
• Compile and review data for informational tax reporting – Form 1099s and Form 1042s.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize supporting tax workpapers for indirect tax compliance including tax notices resolution and managing all required tax compliance deadlines.
• Support state sales/use/property tax audits by gathering requested information, defending and supporting tax calculations, negotiating payment and resolution, and making process recommendations based on findings.
• Develop and implement process improvements across all indirect tax reporting functions, including refinements to current processes and workpapers, as well as utilizing technology to improve and enhance workflow.
• Initiate wire payments for tax payments accurately and timely.
• Process weekly check runs as well as ad hoc check runs.
• Maintain current knowledge base of sales/use/property tax laws and trends.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company.
• Conduct thorough tax research to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Aid in tax planning and identify areas for tax optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to resolve tax issues.
• Aid the Corporate tax team with miscellaneous projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills, managing large data quantities.
• Solid interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong systems’ knowledge, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Ability to understand and use financial data to make decisions and influence outcomes.
• Results-driven and proactive in finding solutions.
• Accept and meet multiple deadlines.
• Maneuver in a consistently changing environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Requisite Education and Experience

• B.S. in Accounting and/or Taxation.
• 1-4 years of accounting experience in a large corporate setting, tax experience is a plus.

Pay

The pay for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.

Benefits

• Robust and progressive medical benefits including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in the 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.
• Accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.