Overview

As our Tax Analyst II, your work may seem like just crunching numbers and filling out forms, but what if we told you that your role can be part of a larger mission? By ensuring that EMF complies with tax laws, you're allowing us to operate ethically and responsibly. And when we are ethical and responsible, we can reach further to move people closer to Christ. So don't just think of yourself as a number-cruncher, unless you love that! You can also think of yourself as a key player in a mission to move people closer to Christ.

You are no stranger to Federal, State, and Local tax laws, so filing and organizing EMF’s taxes is a walk in the park for you- working on tax projects such as real estate and personal property tax filings, sales tax, Form 990 planning, and overall process improvements. Your fresh perspective and previous experience enable you to look for ways to improve current operations and use best practices that ensure compliance, reduce costs, and avoid operational consequences. You will work in collaboration with our incredible tax team, a group of people who have a passion for tax and a love for Jesus!

This role will reside in our Franklin, TN, offices and will have flexibility for a couple work-from-home days.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Provide or assist with timely and accurate sales and personal property tax filings for states assigned and maintain a tax file for each site/state as needed.
• Maintain an active relationship with key members of the Finance and Engineering Departments to obtain data needed for filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate fixed asset information necessary for property tax reporting.
• Resolve any discrepancies between asset listings and the standard asset schedule for a station or translator by requesting site inventories and explanations from the Engineering Department.
• Maintain knowledge of each site through the review of lease and acquisition documents.
• Determine accurate reporting jurisdictions by tying down the exact location for each site. Specifically, verify site locations in Accounting and Property Tax Management Systems with leasing databases, assuring the sites listed are correctly, reported in the appropriate tax jurisdiction and that we have captured and reported on all appropriate locations.
• Research and resolve tax issues that arise. Pro-actively communicate issues with senior tax team members.

 Background and qualifications preferred:

• Tax analysis and reporting, ideally in a multi-state environment.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Federal, State, and Local tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Experiences in the preparation and timely filing of sales and/or personal and real property tax returns.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of meeting deadlines in a efficient and effective manner. 
• Strong computer skills; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other analytic tools. Knowledge of MapInfo, Google Earth Pro, and/or RadioSoft are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and establish and meet performance/ministry goals.
• Exhibits versatility and flexibility. Regularly adapts to change while maintaining a positive attitude and high productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to represent ministry and executive staff in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. View our mission, beliefs, and values https://www.klove.com/about-us/mission.

What can we offer you?

Some of our amazing benefits include:

• Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance and company paid Dental
• Company paid life insurance and short term/long term disability insurance
• Company 401k with a generous company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Amazing company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, etc.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith. Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.