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The Indirect Tax Associate reports to the Indirect Tax Senior Manager and Tax Vice President and will assist with preparing, reviewing, and coordinating with third-party tax preparers on internal and state/local jurisdictional compliance items relating to real estate property taxes, personal property taxes, sales and use taxes, and business license taxes. This role will assist in finding innovative and efficient tax solutions to align our processes with deadlines and the business objectives for the Company.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Prepare and/or review, and facilitate the timely completion of indirect tax compliance items and planning under supervision of the Indirect Tax Senior Manager to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness for the areas of real estate property taxes, personal property taxes, sales and use taxes, and business license taxes, and 1099 forms
- Analyze indirect tax considerations for new and dissolving deals and managing compliance listing for internal and external preparer deadlines
- Facilitate timely payments of indirect taxes to tax jurisdictions
- Be a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on a variety of complex indirect tax issues
- Prepare or review accrual calculations and support for real estate and personal property taxes, and other indirect taxes
- Post journal entries in accounting system for indirect tax accruals
- Assist with managing and maintenance of real estate and personal property tax parcel database
- Document, track, and research indirect tax notices received
- Contact tax jurisdictions to inquire about indirect tax notices and prepare official responses for review
- Assist with various indirect tax audits as needed
- Responsible for dispersing accurate information to third-party preparers requiring coordination of data from multiple internal departments
- Facilitate discussions, answer questions, and manage relationships with external tax preparers
- Assist with supervising and directing the workload for third-party tax preparers
- Provide support and innovation efforts for continuous improvement and efficiencies of the processes and methodologies used in the tax department and between third-party preparers
- Work with others in the tax department to properly document policies and procedures for the tax department and third-party preparers
- Identify and meet Company needs, provide support, and reduce risk by leveraging the internal range of services and extensive external resources for various lines of service
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to internal departments with regard to indirect tax issues as they arise
- Identify opportunities for indirect tax savings, tax department savings and reduced engagement team internal/external costs
- Ensure all indirect tax compliance and related support is prepared and filed timely
- Support the Indirect Tax Senior Manager and Tax Vice President with research for technical memos when necessary to document indirect tax legislation or issues, or assist in documenting indirect tax matters
- Stay current, research, and plan for current law and changes to indirect tax legislation
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation
- 2-4 years of tax experience in public accounting, industry, and/or accounting experience
- Must be proactive, self-directed, and highly motivated
- Must be an energetic, forward-thinking, strategic and growth-minded individual with high ethical standards
- Must be trustworthy and able to effectively communicate information verbally and in writing
- Takes initiative, takes ownership for actions, and sets examples for others
- Ability to successfully multitask and make quick and effective decisions
- Ability to set and meet goals, and consistently meet deadlines
- Ability to thrive and be flexible in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Ability to provide input and suggestions on process improvements and new processes
- Detail oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze financial statements, such as profit and loss statements, general ledgers, and budgets
- Proficiency in use of computers and software, including use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and experience in utilizing an accounting software system
- Understanding of and sensitivity to confidential information
Skills/Specialized Knowledge
- Real Estate or Construction industry experience preferred
- Experience with Real Estate Property Taxes, Personal Property Taxes, Business License & Gross Receipts Taxes, Sales & Use Taxes, 1099 Forms
- Yardi and property tax database software knowledge and experience a plus
Work Environment
- Varies and included working in an office setting.
- Less than 5% travel likely
Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer