Sales and Use Tax Analyst II

Job Profile Summary
Performs complex analysis, preparation, documentation, and filing of various tax returns and workpapers relative to sales & use tax compliance, planning, and audit controversy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, analyze, coordinate, review, and document information related to recurring responsibilities such as monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings
• Develop and coordinate various tax and financial strategies to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of various governmental authorities
• Analyze and document federal, state and local tax legislation and judicial activity in order to regulate and ensure specific and effective tax applications for the company
• Provide guidance and information related to proposed or enacted tax regulations and legislation; tax procedures; and tax preparation and/or planning to employees, management, and others
• Provide guidance, training and/or coaching to employees; assist in determining work priorities and job assignments; and monitor and evaluate employee performance (specified by position)
• Assist in development and maintenance of applicable micro and/or mainframe programs used in tax accounting activities

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or other related field with previous experience working in various tax accounting functions or equivalent formal education plus the following job-related experience:

Work Experience

• Research, prepare, analyze, coordinate, review, and document information related to recurring responsibilities such as monthly, quarterly, and annual sales & use tax filings
• Develop and coordinate various tax and financial strategies to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of various governmental authorities
• Analyze and document federal, state, and local tax legislation and judicial activity to regulate and ensure specific and effective sales & use tax compliance for the Company
• Provide guidance and information related to proposed or enacted sales & use tax legislation; sales & use tax procedures; and sales & use tax preparation and/or planning to employees, management, and others
• Provide guidance, training and/or coaching to employees; assist in determining work priorities and job assignments; and monitor and evaluate employee performance (specified by position)
• Assist in development and maintenance of applicable micro and/or mainframe programs used in sales & use tax accounting activities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of multistate sales & use tax laws, regulations, and procedures
• Ability to: apply logic to interpret the above and apply math skills used to calculate sales & use tax liabilities in various applications
• Ability to: communicate (with the spoken and written word) and/or exchange information and instructions with internal/external stakeholders as well as supervision and management
• Ability to: work independently and in groups related to area of responsibility

Licenses and Certifications

• None required, although CPA and/or CMI is desirable

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel in and around office facilities

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of client.

Our client is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.