Tax Assistant

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Job Summary:

The Tax Assistant position would focus on indirect tax compliance and tax related administrative responsibilities. This includes compliance for Personal Property Taxes, Business Licenses, Exemption Applications, Real Property Tax, Sales & Use Tax, and providing analysis and guidance on technical indirect tax issues based on research of tax laws, regulations and policies. Develop, communicate, and implement strategies and processes related to indirect taxes. Primary responsibilities include: - Assist with preparation and timely filing of accurate Personal Property Tax returns. Analyze and validate tax data as well as resolve discrepancies. - Assist in preparing Business Licenses applications for new locations and annual renewals and disbursement of updated licenses. -Provide information for processing of tax payments and fees. - Prepare property tax exemption applications. - Analyze GL accounts and tax reports to ensure accurate tax filings and related postings in GL and review monthly tax account reconciliations and provide timely adjustments. -Resolve notices and outstanding issues. -Obtain and reconcile data and prepare Sales Tax filings. -Work with other staff and taxing authorities in carrying out his or her responsibilities ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws, regulations and filing requirements. -Performs detailed jurisdictional reconciliations for internal and external audits and requesting refunds -Identifies drivers for abnormalities, then researches, analyzes, and documents their work proposing corrective action(s) -Provide accurate information for cash projections related to indirect taxes. -Interface with other areas of the tax department, finance, and business partners throughout the organization -Remain current on legislation and regulatory ruling impacting indirect taxes. Ability to provide guidance across all areas of indirect tax such as Federal, State, and Local Tax legislations, reciprocity rules, multi-state taxation. -Provide ideas, solutions, and tools to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of indirect tax process -Perform ad hoc duties as needed - Cross train with other members of tax department - This is a hybrid position

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Prepare accurate and timely Personal Property Tax Returns, Analyze and validate tax data and resolve discrepancies. Assist in preparing Business Licenses for new locations and processing renewals. Disbursement of updated licenses. Process exemption requests Provide Information for Processing tax payments, reconcile GL accounts. Address notices. Sales Tax Filings Document and update processes Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field Associate's Degree

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe High Experience with Lawson and Workday a plus Medium Should exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking skills High Ability to analyze large amounts of data and multi-task High Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail High Ability to work in a fast-pace deadline driven environment with a positive attitude High Strive to achieve effective performance within the team with a high degree of enthusiasm High Excellent written and verbal communication skills Medium Good research skills Medium Ability to work independently High

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