Sales Tax Analyst - Irving, United States - 7-Eleven

    7-Eleven
    7-Eleven Irving, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Overview:

    ? Who we are

    With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,500 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.

    Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.

    Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience and we need your help.

    ? About This Opportunity

    Responsibilities:

    This role is responsible for the timely preparation, filing, and payment of corporate sales, use, meals, and other transaction tax returns on a semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis including associated general ledger account reconciliations. Includes research and resolution of tax issues resulting from tax jurisdiction notices, accounting customer service inquiries, and/or inquiries from 7-Eleven internal departments.

    • Timely prepare, file, and pay corporate sales, use, meals, and other transaction tax returns and reconcile general ledger accounts for assigned jurisdictions adhering to strict deadlines. Ensure Account reconciliation items are fully documented and resolved in a timely manner.
    • Research and stay current on changes to tax laws and other compliance related requirements for assigned jurisdictions. Resolve tax related issues resulting from jurisdictional notices, accounting customer service inquiries, and/or inquiries from Company personnel (operations, legal, etc).
    • Perform required maintenance and enhancements to tax software applications including configuration and required periodic updates of OneSource sales tax compliance solution.
    • Assist with special projects and implementation of process improvement initiatives as required in alignment with Department and Company initiatives.
    Qualifications:

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

    • Bachelors/4 Year degree
    • 3+ years of multi-state work experience
    • CPA/CPA eligible and/or CMI preferred

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

    • Sales tax compliance, general ledger account reconciliation.
    • Strong computer skills - OneSource (preferred) or other sales tax compliance software, MS Office (Excel, etc.) Alteryx & Power BI a plus.
    • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a desire to execute.
    • Effective communicator.
    • Individual must be able to handle multiple tasks along with time-sensitive deadlines