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Job Summary

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. This role supports the oversight of sales and use tax, VAT compliance, property tax compliance, managing indirect tax controversy/audit matters, income tax provision and return preparation while partnering with finance and accounting teams to optimize tax compliance and strategies.
Responsibilities

Assist with the oversight of domestic and international indirect tax activities.
Preparation and timely filing of monthly, quarterly & annual tax compliance reporting for federal and international.
Support with preparation of financial statement tax provision for US and foreign entities.
Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors and tax authorities for GST and VAT.
Monitor and enhance VAT reporting processes, in coordination with IT, to ensure timely and efficient processes and procedures.
Prepare and file sales/use, property, franchise, gross receipts, B&O and other indirect tax returns.
Validate and collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate data collection and monitor sales and use tax reports, including taxability matrices of applicable systems.
Assist with and coordinate responses to IRS, state, and indirect tax audits or refund claims from various tax authorities.
Lead annual property tax compliance using outside consultants.
Collaborate with various departments to help resolve current and potential customs issues, including proper Importer of Record and goods classification for various countries.
Assist with GL tax account and effective tax rate reconciliations, including preparation of tax-related journal entries.
Coordinate with outside accounting firms and collaborate with internal teams for periodic or annual tax studies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Analytical, reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with external tax partners and other service providers.
Must have strong work ethic, well-organized and a self-starter.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Highly focused on meeting the objectives of the department and/or company.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize completing priorities.
Solutions-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field of study, required.
5-7+ years of indirect tax experience, required.
Experience working in a cross-functional environment.
Experience with sales and use tax software (Thomson Reuters) preferred.
Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) or other ERP systems preferred.
A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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