Tax Assistant

Swift Transportation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Programs

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Account

Military Leave

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional to support the tax department in Phoenix. Responsibilities include processing income tax filings, escheat property filings, and property tax payments, while maintaining the tax calendar.

Strong MS Office skills and clear communication are essential for success in a collaborative team environment. Minimum high school diploma required; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative/office experience preferred.
• Must be a team player.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be proficient with MS Office.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to tax department.
• Process income tax filings including tax payment requests.
• Assist with processing of escheat/unclaimed property filings and payments.
• Prepare property tax payment requests.
• Assist with monthly fuel tax processing.
• Maintain tax calendar.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are:

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Provide support to tax department.

• Process income tax filings including tax payment requests.
• Assist with processing of escheat/unclaimed property filings and payments.
• Prepare property tax payment requests.
• Assist with monthly fuel tax processing.
• Maintain tax calendar.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• Previous administrative/office experience preferred.
• Must be a team player.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be proficient with MS Office.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates preferred.

Pay Range: $19.50 - $23 Hourly, depending on experience.

What we offer:

• 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.
• Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities - We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
• Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The Company does not sponsor employment visas.