Specialist, Product Tax

Job Description Summary

Responsible for preparing, filing and paying product excise taxes accurately and on-time, the preparation of Federal and jurisdictional reports, and tax return scanning and filing. Prepare data for month and period end reporting, involvement in routine jurisdictional audits, account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional tax rules, the audit of systems, processes and reports and various other product tax tasks as assigned.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·         Prepare, file and pay federal, state, local and other jurisdictional tax returns and reports.

·         Review and analyze various internal tax reports.

·         Audit and examine the application of product tax profiles to ensure appropriate taxes are assessed and remitted for new and existing products.

·         Evaluate and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

·         Ensure appropriate record retention of tax information and reporting.

·         Gather and prepare data for internal weekly/monthly reports by division showing  volume, sales, weight and other product information in order to provide the data necessary to file the various tax returns.

·         Scan and image various product tax documents.

·         Collect and assemble data for routine jurisdictional audits.

·         Manage deadlines, track tax returns and report completion.

·         Draft correspondence as needed to tax jurisdictions.

·         Perform and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate reporting.

·         Communicate as needed and respond to questions from divisions and jurisdictions.

·         Other duties may be assigned
 

MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

·         Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

·         Two or more years of college education preferred.

·         Four or more years of experience in accounting, tax, or other related work (additional    college education may substitute for required experience).

·         Strong Microsoft Excel skills

·         Superior accuracy and analytical skills

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         Detailed oriented, with excellent organization and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to organize, forecast and meet deadlines

·         Ability to effectively communicate in a professional and courteous manner

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environment.

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.