Tax Specialist - Schulte Hospitality Group

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather, analyze, interpret data and prepare sales, use and occupancy tax returns for multiple states and municipalities.
• Cook up and coordinate or prepare personal property tax, CAT and OL-3 returns.
• Maintain tax records, schedules and databases for all taxes.
• Ensure timely payment of all sales, property and specialty taxes.
• Research tax issues and respond to notices from various taxing authorities.
• Develop a thorough understanding of various state and local tax laws applicable to the lodging industry.
• Utilize computer applications to compile, retrieve and summarize accounting information.
• Set up tax accounts for newly acquired properties.
• Set up tax rates in computerized software systems.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist General Managers in proper collection of sales and occupancy tax and tax exempt reporting.
• Assist Staff Accountants in reconciling sales & occupancy tax due to the general ledger.
• Introduce or develop new ideas and processes which improve performance or productivity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• 2 - 4 Years Tax Accounting Experience Preferred.
• Multi-state tax filing experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage the creation of thoughtful analytical reports from source and transaction data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, including expert capability in Excel.
• Ability to work smart in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, entrepreneurial organization.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation Range: $52,000 - $57,000 Annually

This position is tipped eligible.

The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment.

Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy.

This position is an Equal Opportunity Employer.