Position Summary
Perform property and sales/use tax reporting, analysis, and accounting by leveraging data analytics and technology resources.
Essential Responsibilities
Property and Sales/Use Tax Compliance - Complete the accurate and timely filing of property and sales/use tax filings per statutory requirements. Prepare tax payments and reconciliation of tax bills and GL accounts.
Data Analysis and Technology - Gather and process data from external sources required to meet statutory and analytical reporting needs of the property tax reporting system.
Implement Technical Amendments and Conduct Transaction Research - Implement tax statutes, regulations and rules to ensure conformity with these authorities. Perform research on existing transactions to confirm taxability decision.
Accounting and Forecasting - Complete accounting and forecasting related to property and sales/use taxes in compliance with GAAP, regulatory, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Tax Audits - Assist in administration of audits, leveraging data analysis and technology resources as appropriate; negotiate resolution of issues.
Assist in planning and research projects and all other duties as apparent or as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, management information systems, data science or related discipline. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, budgeting, billing and purchasing procedures and systems preferred. Demonstrated detailed knowledge of property and sales/use tax policy and procedures of taxing jurisdictions preferred. Four years of analyst experience. Proficient at database and analytical and reporting tools. Demonstrated communication, relationship, and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Filing and paying sales, use, and property tax returns and bills
• Processing ~3,000 property tax bills per jurisdiction (Minnesota & Colorado)
• Preparing property tax renditions and supporting work papers
• Assisting with sales and use tax audits (invoice pulls, taxability research)
• Reconciling data and providing explanations (final approval by team lead)
Preferred Background
• High-volume processing experience
• Utility, telecom, or railroad industry experience (nice-to-have)
• Large corporate/matrix environment experience acceptable
Technical Skills
• Required: Strong Excel skills
• Preferred: Avalara, SAP, PowerPlan (Alteryx mentioned but unlikely to be licensed)