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Multistate Tax Specialist

NEW YORK-10023, NY, US
12/05/2016

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Required Skills

CPA

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

3 to 5 Year(s)

Job Description

Position Objective:

This position is responsible for assisting with accurate and timely preparation of state tax filings for all legal entities within the structure.

The position will work across all state tax functions by preparing state tax filings, tax provisions, state estimated taxes and extensions based upon the methods used in estimating liabilities across the state tax functions, assisting with state tax audits, assisting with research and other special projects, as assigned.

This is a multidisciplinary position that reports directly to the State Tax & Information Reporting Senior Specialist.

Major Opportunities and Decisions:

The focus of this position is to gain an understanding of all the state tax functions in order to assist in the preparation and review of all state tax filings and provisions calculations across state tax functions and in accordance with the respective state tax reporting requirements to ensure accurately and timely filings based upon statutory guidelines as well as guidelines set by the State Tax AVP/Managers/Supervisors.

Principal Accountabilities:

State Tax Compliance

Prepare/review assigned state tax returns including income/franchise, premium, retaliatory sales tax, etc.

Prepare the assigned monthly & quarterly estimated state tax payments and applicable extensions

State Tax Provisions

Assist in preparing assigned provision to return adjustments and significant variances.

Audits

Assist in drafting and developing responses to state audits, tax notices and nexus inquiries.

Tax Research and Planning

Assist in research, analysis, and planning on state tax issues.

Staying current on state law changes

Special Projects

Assist on special projects as assigned by the State Tax AVP/Managers

The above description includes most significant duties performed.

However, other occasional work assignments not mentioned are assumed to be included.

Management reserves the right to assign and/or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Skills and Knowledge:

Knowledge of the state tax law

Background in tax accounting

Multi-state tax compliance experience in franchise tax (sales tax or premium tax is a plus)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Word, Excel, Corp Tax, (Vertex & Convey are a plus)

Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask

Education and Experience:

Education:

Bachelor's degree, Major in Accounting

CPA certificate and/or Masters in Taxation are a plus.

Experience:

Three or more years of general tax experience, preferably with at least 1 -2 years focused in state tax compliance. Experience with a Big 4 firm, insurance company, or large corporate tax department of a company is required.