Sales Use Tax Analyst

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for executing various functions for the Mattel Global Shared Services US Indirect Tax team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of sales tax, property tax, and other compliance filings. The position verifies that tax transactions are handled in accordance with local statutory requirements, accounting industry guidelines, and generally accepted accounting principles. The role partners with the BPO offshore team.

• Responsible for the efficient and accurate analysis and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax filings and amendments
• Responsible for the efficient and accurate review, analysis and submission of Real Property and Personal Property tax returns
• Responsible for various miscellaneous non‑income related tax forms and filings including but not limited to bedding taxes, commercial rent tax, Census surveys and trade reports, unclaimed property reporting, requests for W‑9s, business license renewals, etc.
• Strong comprehension of accounting practices; especially related to prepaids, accruals, liabilities, and ability to apply knowledge to account reconciliation preparation and review
• Assist in non‑income related tax audits
• Work closely with offshore team and MGSS departments in identifying and developing process improvements that are incorporated into the regular work routine
• Compliance with Mattel Corporate Accounting Policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and MGSSA procedures
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with MGSSA customers while providing high quality, efficient and courteous service

• Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience in indirect tax or related field
• Experience working in a Shared Services Operating model is preferred
• Experience with financial systems:
  Oracle Financials Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Cognos reporting tools
• Sales and use tax knowledge and experience across multiple states
• Ability to handle a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with people across the board in an open office environment
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Experience utilizing major tax software preferred:
  Thomson Reuters, CCH, Avalara

$72,800-$72,800 per year

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.