Indirect State Tax Consultant (Remote - Home Based Worker)

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Job Summary:

The Tax Consultant position requires two to four years of experience in indirect state tax (e.g. sales/use tax and insurance premium tax) accounting and compliance.  In addition, there is a variety of projects related to insurance and noninsurance companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather detail and support for monthly sales/use tax returns 
• Review and analyze purchases to ensure accurate use tax accrual 
• Review use tax returns for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare use tax account reconciliations/validation and reconcile the account balances to the specific transaction detail 
• Review estimated premium tax payments 
• Review premium tax reconciliations and prepare monthly premium tax accrual 
• Review premium tax effective tax rate calculations and true ups
• Manage tax calendar for all indirect tax deadlines and external reporting due dates
• Preparation of 1099 forms
• Assess procedures for enhancement and analyze the utilization of analytics
• Special projects as assigned including gathering relevant information to respond to taxing authority notices, audit requests, and assisting in tax research projects
   

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have supervisory duties.

Education and Experience:

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

• 2 or more years of experience (Preferred)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• No Certification, License or Registration is required for the job.

Functional Skills:

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent numeric abilities
• Efficient worker
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, SAP S/4HANA, and tax research software

Notes:

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Compensation offered for this role is $59,250.00-$96,937.50 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

 

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As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy. For a full description of Allstate’s benefits, visit https://www.allstate.jobs/benefits/

 

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