Tax and Compliance Analyst

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Tax and Compliance Analyst to prepare US and Canadian sales tax returns, manage tax compliance, and assist with audits. The ideal candidate has a background in accounting or business and 3 years of experience in sales and property tax accounting. This hybrid role involves working mostly from home with occasional office visits. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of sales and property tax accounting experience required.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and team members.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with customers and team members
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file US and Canadian sales and use tax returns.
• Act as primary liaison to sales tax preparation firm.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding sales tax.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding sales tax via phone and email; maintain the exempt status of customers in the billing platform; issue tax credits
• Review the taxability of products and services sold and advise the business on proper taxability; prepare the use tax calculation for purchases as needed
• Prepare quarterly account reconciliations for tax-related ledger accounts
• Gather and analyze documentation necessary for sales, use, and property tax audits; respond to requests from state or local auditors; seek to minimize tax assessments and explore refund opportunities
• Prepare, file and arrange for payment of annual personal property returns
• Assist in the preparation of Corporate Income tax returns by gathering tax data requested by our external CPA and coordinate filing and payment requests for completed income tax returns
• Assist with unclaimed property reporting compliance

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Microsoft Word proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or associate's in accounting or business

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Tax and Compliance Analyst
This role will prepare and file US and Canadian sales and use tax returns and personal property tax returns, process customer tax exemptions, and review sales & purchases for proper tax treatment. It will also be responsible for ensuring the Company and all its subsidiaries are properly registered to do business in the jurisdictions in which it operates, and assist with annual personal property tax renditions and unclaimed property compliance. Gather documentation and provide support for indirect tax audits.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison to our sales tax preparation firm by gathering tax data from billing and accounting records necessary to prepare, file, and pay US and Canadian sales and use tax returns
• Manage relationship with our Registered Agent and ensure that business registrations are obtained and maintained for all locations in which the Company operates
• Monitor communications related to notices from taxing jurisdictions and ensure timely and accurate responses
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding sales tax via phone and email; maintain the exempt status of customers in the billing platform; issue tax credits
• Review the taxability of products and services sold and advise the business on proper taxability; prepare the use tax calculation for purchases as needed
• Prepare quarterly account reconciliations for tax-related ledger accounts
• Gather and analyze documentation necessary for sales, use, and property tax audits; respond to requests from state or local auditors; seek to minimize tax assessments and explore refund opportunities
• Prepare, file and arrange for payment of annual personal property returns
• Assist in the preparation of Corporate Income tax returns by gathering tax data requested by our external CPA and coordinate filing and payment requests for completed income tax returns
• Assist with unclaimed property reporting compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelors or associate's in accounting or business, and 3 years of sales and property tax accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail, well developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with customers and team members
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Employment details

• Hybrid role where you will work mostly from home with occasional office visits and meetings
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales, General Business, and Education
• Industries: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate based on race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We encourage any qualified individual to apply.