Senior Tax Analyst - Hartford, United States - LAZ parking

Description

At LAZ Parking we often say, its not what we do, it's the way we do it. Were more than just the fastest growing and second largest parking company in the country, we believe that the work we do and how we treat people can really Make a Difference.

The Spirit of the Position

The LAZ Parking Tax & Compliance Departments mission is to promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the laws governed by each of the 42 states and 450+ cities in which we operate. The Senior Tax Analyst, reporting directly to the Senior Tax Manager will provide support to the department which includes, but is not limited to the following tasks listed below. The Senior Tax Analyst position is located in our Home Offices in Hartford, CT and offers a hybrid schedule.

Principal Job Duties

Tax Compliance

• Support sales and use tax returns, pull necessary information and respective documentation for filing.
• Document and help implement tax reporting procedures.
• Assist in writing tax standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Assist with proper documentation and retention of exemption certificates.
• Manage tax questions from Field Operations and Accounting Department.
• Assist with certain property tax filings, including compiling data for the property tax declarations as well as making applicable property tax payments.
• Assist with applicable business tax returns.

Audit Defense Assistance

• Assist in compiling necessary work papers.
• Assist with document requests per audit requirements.
• Perform first level review of purchase and sales records.

Tax Research

• Assist with tax research on ad hoc basis under the direction of the Tax Manager.
• Lead research for notice compliance.
• Assist Tax Manager in the development stages of onboarding and execution of any new tax software.

Tax Registrations

• Process timely and accurate tax registrations for sales/use, parking and business taxes in multiple jurisdictions. Close accounts as necessary.

Tax Software

• Assist Tax Manager in the development stages of onboarding and execution of any new tax software.

Skills:

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office suite of products including 365.
• Ability to multi-task and work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
• High degree of commitment to field satisfaction.
• Well-organized approach to job responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of corporate structure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities for workload.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Motivation to make improvements to existing processes.

Education

• BS degree in accounting or similar field

Experience:

• 3-5 years of indirect tax experience, including sales & use tax.

Physical Demands

• Willingness to work in the elements heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk and run for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.