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Sales Tax Analyst
Red Lobster. Prepare supporting documentation, work papers, and data files for multi-state sales, use, and local tax returns .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including preparation of tax returns, journal entries, and reconciliations. Proficient in utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel functions and large ERP systems to analyze tax data and support tax-saving opportunities.
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Multi-State Sales And Use Tax ComplianceAdvanced Microsoft Excel ProficiencyAccounting Experience With Accrual AccountingExperience With ERP SystemsStrong Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills
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Hard Skills
Accrual AccountingSales Tax Return PreparationJournal Entry PreparationData AnalysisTax ComplianceVariance ResolutionTax Rate MaintenanceTax Exempt Transaction AnalysisTax Adjustment ProcessingBalance Sheet Reconciliation
Soft Skills
Strong Verbal And Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer-Service MindsetTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelOracle ERPVertexHyperionCCHSureTaxBusiness Intelligence
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or Finance
Industry Keywords
Sales TaxUse TaxTax ComplianceTax InquiriesTax LicensesTax Savings OpportunitiesVendor DisputesTaxability QuestionsCorporate RegistrationsTax Assessments
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare supporting documentation, work papers, and data files for multi-state sales, use, and local tax returns
- Review third-party-prepared draft returns and research and resolve data variances before submission
- Serve as the primary contact for routine internal and external taxability questions
- Resolve vendor disputes on taxed invoice amounts and support the Senior Tax Manager on complex transactions
- Prepare journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations for tax accruals, payments, and related expenses
- Maintain and update the internal master sales tax rate listing monthly
- Update and maintain sales tax rates within the POS system and validate system configurations
- Support responses to taxing-authority inquiries, jurisdictional notices, and assessments
- Research, validate, and process payments for short-paid tax invoices
- Reconcile sales tax collected by third-party delivery partners and resolve variances
- Coordinate with the licensing department to verify corporate registrations and tax licenses
- Support evaluation of tax implications for product and operational rollouts
- Compile data to help identify tax-saving opportunities on bulk purchases
- Analyze accrued use tax and administrative use tax and reverse applicable accruals
- Manage issuance and tracking of resale certificates
- Analyze tax-exempt transactions and process tax adjustments for non-compliant orders
- Support the Senior Tax Manager with emerging tax inquiries and ad hoc compliance or data analysis projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum three years of relevant accounting experience, including understanding of accrual accounting and internal controls
- Understanding of multi-state sales and use tax filing concepts
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and pivot tables
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with taxing authorities, analysts, IT and accounting departments, and restaurant managers
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts
- Collaborative, proactive team player with a positive, customer-service mindset
- Preferred: Experience with large ERP systems such as Oracle
- Preferred: Experience with tax and accounting software such as Vertex, Hyperion, CCH, SureTax, and Business Intelligence
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexibility to work remotely on Fridays
- On-site corporate office position in Orlando, Florida