Tax Accountant, State and Local Tax

POSITION SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America is seeking an individual with experience in State Tax to support our global tax department in New York City, NY. The Tax Accountant will assist with all elements of various indirect state tax compliance, reporting, and audits processes. This position will report to Manager of State and Local Taxes.

This is a Hybrid Role requiring 3-4 days onsite in our NYC office.

• Prepare 700 business personal property returns for 39 reportable states covering over 200 various jurisdictions
• Log and review over 400 property tax assessment notices, 500 property tax bills, and any open appeals
• Prepare quarterly and annualized NY commercial rent tax returns
• Prepare various other state and local tax returns including San Francisco gross receipts/homeless tax, annual reports, and Delaware Franchise Tax
• Administer and oversee data related to the formation, dissolution, and ownership structure of legal entities within the tax group
• Assist with training of affiliates worldwide, interact with accounting, finance, and operating business unit teams
• Maintain the tax department's compliance calendar
• Keep current on state legislative changes and developments
• Facilitate and champion process improvement initiatives within the tax group to enhance efficiency through the introduction of innovative solutions and collaboration with other tax specialty groups
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Taxation or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience from a large corporation. Entertainment industry experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high degree of accuracy and self-review, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven dynamic environment
• Proficient with MS Office and automation solutions a plus.
• Must be eligible to work unrestricted in the USA

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 7%.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at  or by mail to:
Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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