Purpose : Provide best-in-class support to the business on accounting and tax-related functions. This position's primary responsibility is to ensure we provide accurate sales/use/property tax information to internal/external partners and state tax agencies. This position is also responsible for timely completion of month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, tax audits and payments.
Key Responsibilities: Responsible for managing state sales/use/property tax audits including audit reporting, filing, payment and resolution and making process recommendations based on findings Responsible for accurately and efficiently processing month-end journal entries for sales tax payment reclassification and any other necessary adjusting journal entries Analyze and review internal processes to ensure continued sales/use/property tax compliance Review data/internal reports for accuracy to ensure proper functioning of reporting systems Maintain current knowledge base of new sales/use/property tax laws and trends Generate and distribute sales/property tax filing, reporting and funding requests to Deloitte Perform monthly GL account reconciliations (50094, 114310, 120300, 120301, 120227, 130966) Analyze and review GL accounts for potential issues/entries that can be cleaned up Quarterly review and preparation of New York City Commercial Rent Tax returns and payment Prepare annual California Tourism Assessment and Chicago Non-Titled Use Tax form 8402(b) Provide data for Ohio/Oregon CAT and Portland Clean Energy Surcharge reporting and payment Responsible for timely completion of Census and Bureau of Economic Affair filings Provide Ad Hoc system reports when needed Maintain accurate records of sales/use/property tax accounts and data Assist with and provide data as necessary for indirect tax forecasting Process weekly check runs as well as Ad Hoc check runs Create and maintain accurate process descriptions SOP's/ Documentation of Accounting processes Assist location Manager with department coverage and department projects Key Relationships: Internally – AP Management, Accounting and Finance Teams, Corporate Tax Dept., Retail Operations, Marketing Externally – Tax service providers, Auditors, State and Federal Tax Agencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
Strong knowledge of sales & use and property tax topics Thorough understanding of accounting principles, including general ledger, journal entries and account reconciliations Experience managing state tax audits Proficiency with Windows programs, specifically advanced Excel knowledge Intermediate SAP Experience (Accounting and AP Transactions) Ability to lead effective calibration meetings and present audit findings to senior accounting management team Ability to collaborate and work in a team-oriented setting as well as individually Strong research skills Ability to multitask and differentiate between routine and urgent tasks Strong organizational and communication skills Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping a must Not afraid to take initiative and be proactive Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Minimum 3 years related work experience
