Senior Specialist GBS Taxes - 1 Year LTD

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