Tax Assistant [80384]

Onward Search; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Sales Tax Admin to manage tax-related activities in the U.S. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with various tax matters. The ideal candidate must have strong PC skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent organizational abilities. This is an entry-level contract position in East Aurora, New York, focusing on finance and accounting tasks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong PC skills.
• Experience in task management and file organization.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the Due Date Listing for tax submissions.
• Update state website information and manage payments.
• Organize filing backups and state-related communications.
• Process payment vouchers and prepare mailings to state authorities.
• Assist in gathering information for non-income tax audits.
• Support various non-income tax filings.
• Research and validate exempt documentation requests.
• Deliver high-quality service to stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong PC skills

Task management

File organization

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Growth mindset

Job description

Sales Tax Admin

Join our client's team as a Sales Tax Admin, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing various tax-related activities within the U.S. Shared Services Center. This position is based at our client's location and involves collaboration with both the offshore tax team and multiple internal departments. Reporting directly to the Manager of Indirect Tax, you'll be instrumental in ensuring compliance with Sales/Use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, and other non-income tax matters for U.S.-based companies.

What Your Impact Will Be

• Monitor and maintain the Due Date Listing to ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions.
• Update state website information, submit electronic returns, and manage corresponding payments.
• Organize filing backups and state-related communications in designated folders.
• Process payment vouchers and prepare mailings to state authorities.
• Assist in gathering information and documentation for non-income tax audits.
• Support various non-income tax filings, including annual reports, business licenses, and unclaimed property reporting.
• Research and validate exempt documentation requests from business units and suppliers.
• Deliver high-quality service to internal stakeholders and external customers.

What We're Looking For

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong PC skills.
• Experience in task management and file organization.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in an open office setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance and Accounting / Auditing
• Industries: Retail and Financial Services