Tax Specialist

• Coordinate all gross receipts, personal property and sales tax matters
• Communicate with Taxing Authorities to find accurate information on upcoming payments, due dates, and accrued penalties and interest if applicable
• Ensure all gross receipts, payroll, personal property and sales taxes are paid on a timely basis to take advantage of any discounts for early payment
• Maintain tax calendar and digital/online payment tracker, using Excel, One Drive, and/or any other tracking methods as directed by management to ensure no payments are missed
• Assist in organizing and processing various department and software system reports as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned, including set-up of new spreadsheets, data analysis, and summaries using Excel and other programs

What We’re Looking For (Minimum qualifications)

• Must be a self-starter and work both independently and as a team
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Must become proficient with various tax and accounting software and can learn new software functions quickly while maintaining a high level or proficiency
• Prefer 1-3 years prior experience in a high-volume accounting or tax department with a strong working knowledge of business, payroll, and sales taxes
• Experience with Ava Tax software a plus