Tax Analyst

Basic Purpose

Perfects knowledge of tax principles for all taxes (income, franchise, sales & use taxes, etc.), prepares the associated tax returns, and accounting for tax activity according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ASC 740. 

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in accounting, finance, business or related field and 2 years of related accounting or tax experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including ability to create schedules and reconciliations for management that succinctly summarize the company's tax position
• Prioritization and handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Demonstrated skills such as:

• Ability to interact with company personnel
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-pressure environment
• Intermediate computer skills and aptitude to efficiently operate work-related software.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software. 

Note: Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level than that which is posted such as Associate Tax Analyst

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sales & Use & Other Taxes (60%)

• Sales and use and taxes other than income taxes monthly compliance
• Monthly, quarterly and annual taxes other than income returns and ensures the returns and associated tax payments are made on a timely basis
• Analyzing sales and use holds for proper tax calculations by cross referencing the tax rates in the applicable county

Monthly Tax Accrual (30%)

• Monthly tax accrual, including the associated account roll forward schedule, effective tax rate schedule, account reconciliations and other supporting documentation required for the monthly income tax entry following the ASC 740 principles and other current accounting pronouncements
• Federal and State income tax returns

Other (10%)

• Identifies potential tax issues, opportunities for tax savings, and ways to make assigned tax compliance more efficient 

Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department and the company. 

Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities, enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training. 

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.