Tax Analyst

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare US & Canada monthly state sales and use tax schedules using the excel sales tax report.
Prepare US & Canada monthly state sales and use tax returns.
Analyze and reconcile monthly sales and use balance sheet tax accounts and General Ledger accounts.
Compile information for State sales and use tax audits.
Assist in Property Tax Compliance
Assist with correspondence and written inquiries, notices from State sales tax authorities.
Assist other members of Tax Department with special projects as needed.
Assist in sales tax research.
Assist in ad-hoc tax related project
File and pay business licenses and annual reports
Maintain and perform record keeping functions for the Tax Department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Accounting, tax courses a plus
CPA a plus but not mandatory

EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Minimum 2 years of tax preparation experience.
Knowledge of tax rules pertaining to leasing transactions a plus.
Understanding of corporate or VAT tax laws
Experience in tax research and writing.
Public Accounting or multi-national firm experience a plus
Advanced analytical ability
Service Industry experience a plus

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of all office equipment

COMPUTER SKILLS
High Proficient in MS Word, Advanced Excel, Microsoft office suite
Experience with tax research software
Experience with Tax Forms software
Adobe Acrobat
Prior experience with mainframe accounting software

* MUST BE OPEN TO WORK ON A NIGHT SCHEDULE (9PM TO 6AM)