Tax Specialist

FTI; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Tax Specialist to manage the organization’s tax functions, including sales/use tax research, returns, audits, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be proficient with PC tools, MS Office, and Viewpoint software, with strong tax knowledge and research skills.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Accounting and 2–4 years of sales/use tax experience. Travel up to 10% is required, with a Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM schedule and flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficient in PC usage and MS Office.
• Familiar with Viewpoint software.
• Knowledge of sales/use tax process is required.
• Strong research abilities for tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Performs research on sales & use tax laws and compliance using state/local resources.
• Maintains accurate tax information for new project startups and updates for tax changes.
• Processes new project startups and maintains project master data.
• Assists with preparation of sales/use tax returns.
• Assists with sales/uses tax audits, if applicable.
• Assists with monthly reconciliations of sales/use tax GL accounts.
• Prepares tax exempt certificates and maintains exemption certificates.
• Responsible for business license registrations and annual state filings.
• Obtains tax exemption certificates from customers and maintains listing.
• Handles customer questions regarding sales and use taxes.
• Maintains no tax vendors list and performs quarterly self-assessments.
• Creates and maintains tax filing spreadsheets for various states.
• Amends state tax returns as needed.
• Maintains HQ tax code listings with updates/additions.

Skills

PC proficiency

MS Office

Viewpoint software

Sales/use tax knowledge

Research ability

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Tax Specialist is responsible for the organization's tax functions. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, have Viewpoint software experience and have knowledge of sales/use tax process and the ability to effectively research as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Accounting
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of finance and tax experience, specifically in sales/use tax
• Travel: 5-10%
• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs research on sales & use tax laws and compliance utilizing state & local websites and research tools.
• Maintains accurate tax information on initial job startups and makes updates as tax changes arise.
• Processes new project startups and maintains project master data.
• Assists with the preparation of sales/use tax returns.
• Assists with sales/uses tax audits, if applicable.
• Assists with preparing monthly reconciliations of sales/use tax general ledger accounts.
• Prepares tax exempt certificates.
• Responsible for business license registration.
• Prepares annual state filings.
• Obtains tax exemption certificates from customers and maintain exemption certificate listing.
• Handles customers questions regarding sales and use taxes.
• Maintains no tax vendors list and performs self-assessment of taxes on a quarterly basis.
• Creates and maintains tax filing spreadsheets for various states.
• Amends state tax returns as needed.
• Maintains HQ tax code listing with updates and additions as needed.
• Creates posting of sales tax due to the appropriate states on Excellerate transactions.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an acceptance of the company culture (adhere to the company's core values) and an adoption of professional standards.
• Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence.
• Continuous process improvement of current duties.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits Are The Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test