Tax Specialist

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Job Summary

The Financial Analyst, Tax will be responsible for monthly sales and use tax reporting, entity-level tax reporting, tax accounting and assisting with special projects.

This role requires someone who is positive, straightforward, resilient, trustworthy and reliable. Additionally, the person has exemplary knowledge of accounting principles and must be an organized professional that pays attention to detail. The individual will ensure tax processes of the company are kept up to standard for accurate financial reporting and control.

The ideal candidate must be a problem-solver with strong analytical and organizational skills. The candidate must have the ability to multi-task and have excellent communication skills.

This position is a hybrid role which requires the employee to work in the office every Tuesday and Wednesday

Essential Functions

1. Process and maintain sales and use tax reports.
2. Process monthly, quarterly, and annual returns for federal and state income, franchise, sales and use and gross receipts taxes.
3. Manage and prepare tax payments and processes.
4. Manage and review monthly sales tax account reconciliations and adjust general ledger as needed.
5. Work with product owners to understand product plans and identify any potential tax issues or future exposures.
6. Prepare annual entity-level tax return workpapers.
7. Complete month-end close activities, including creating journal entries, and prepare year-end tax reporting.
8. Research state and local, federal and international tax issues.
9. Assist with state sales tax audits and other projects as requested.
10. Assist with billing processes as requested.
11. Adhere to internal accounting policies and procedures.
12. Comply with Company internal control procedures.
13. Substantiate financial transactions with supporting documentation.
14. Support internal and external audits by timely providing supporting explanations and documents.
15. Analyze and resolve day to day issues that might arise.

Qualifications At FordDirect, we believe in diversity as a strength. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience or background doesn't precisely match the job description. Candidates who do not meet all listed qualifications may be considered based on the combination of relevant work experience and depth of expertise in job-related skills.

Experience

• Accounting, finance, and/or sales/use tax experience (2 years)
• ERP system experience
• Tax research experience, CCH or Thomson Reuters

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proactively problem-solve and multitask while maintaining composure and attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, high ethics and project a professional image.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• The drive to identify and seize opportunities for continuous improvement as business needs change.
• Excellent organization, flexibility and time management skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and business communication skills (written, verbal, listening).
• Proficient in Excel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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