Tax Analyst
Hybrid position in Desperes MO
18 months contract
Visa and on w2
$65/hr on w2
Duties: As a Tax Analyst, your role is to support the tax team in conducting in-depth analysis of tax-related data, interpret tax laws and regulations, and provide insights and recommendations to ensure accurate and compliant tax reporting within the organization.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for all aspects of transaction tax compliance and research.
• Prepare transaction tax (sales/use, business & occupation, gross receipts, and property tax) returns for monthly, quarterly and annual filings.
• Research transaction tax issues. Interpret and comply with state, local and international statutes, regulations, and legislation.
• Prepare for, and assisting with, transaction tax audits.
• Prepare and/or review indirect tax filings.
• Provide guidance based on research of transaction tax laws and regulations.
• Assist with the reconciliation of transaction tax general ledger accounts.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where attention to detail, analytical skills and strong communication skills are essential.
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or other four year degree with equivalent accounting experience.
• Strong computer technical skills - MS Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and communication skills - both oral and written.
Note from client :
What are the responsibilities of the position?
• Processing
o Processes all online and paper filings for US states and localities
o Ensure final return copies are saved in the appropriate Sales & Use Tax folders
• Payments
o Prepare/review payment vouchers
o Assemble vouchers/checks for mailing
o Initiate direct debits with state taxing authorities
• Misc
o Query information from PeopleSoft
o Establish state payment logins and/or registrations (if applicable)
o Tax research in CCH
o Voucher research in PeopleSoft and Reflex
o Branch and Location research in PeopleSoft
o Assist with Asset Management duties as needed
• Mail/Email inbox
o Scans and sorts all mail/redirects all emails
o Logs notices
o Processes Sales & Use Tax certificate renewals
o Responds to FA inquiries related to Sales & Use Tax certificates
What is the hiring leader looking for in a candidate?
• Accounting degree and 3+ years of accounting experience, which includes tax
experience
• CPA is preferred but not required
• Experience working with a lot of di?erent tax forms and vouchers
• General ledger queries/reporting
• Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and formulas
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with team members
• Strong organizational skills
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