***SR TAX ANALYST***

Remote Role

The purpose of this senior-level role is to serve as the principal sales tax representative of the Company. This includes establishing strategic objectives, accurate and timely state and local tax return submission, as well as managing the relationship with third party auditors and vendors. This role offers you the opportunity to mentor others and grow your knowledge of many different facets of tax.

JOB SUMMARY

• Serve as mentor; assume more challenging projects and tasks on the team
• Compile and file U.S. state, and local tax returns.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end tax provision according to US GAAP/SEC requirements.
• Maintain internal controls for SOX 404 compliance.
• Assist in financial accounting for income tax on quarterly and annual basis.
• Serve as the lead strategic decision maker regarding sales tax issues with the purpose of minimizing the tax impact on the Company

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain knowledge of relevant Internal Revenue Code sections and related regulations, state tax rules and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, SEC requirements, and other relevant accounting regulations.
• Prepare governmental tax returns and claims for tax refunds.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end tax provision, including SOX internal control procedures.
• Act as the liaison with the Procurement team regarding the optimization of the sales tax impact on Company purchases
• Maintain organization's tax records and files.
• Minimize tax liability through efficient and thorough application of current tax law in the filing of all applicable tax returns.
• Avoid penalties and interest by maintaining adherence to internal controls, tax calendar, and policy.
• Investigate and prepare responses to notices from various taxing authorities.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts relating to corporate income, sales, use, franchise, property and other tax, including deferred tax and payable/receivable accounts.
• Serve as the primary contact with internal and external auditors as necessary to complete audits.
• Complete special projects as assigned by your leadership.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance, preferred.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years accounting/finance experience, preferred.
• Experienced Microsoft Excel and Access user
• Experience with Vertex software, preferred (tax software that communicates w/ Oracle)
• Knowledge of SEC, IRS, IASB or other applicable regulatory agency reporting requirements and standards, preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills. Confident in working directly with internal and state auditors.

WORK ARRANGEMENTS

• Remote role. Candidates may live anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada
• Standard work week or as defined by individual assignment requirements.
• May require infrequent after-hours, on-call support and/or holidays.

TRAVEL

Minimal travel required.