Sales & Use Tax Analyst

The Team

We are seeking a Sales and Use Tax Analyst to join American Tower's Sales and Use Tax team. The team is responsible for all US sales and use tax compliance, Canada goods and services tax, and business license, withholding tax, and other tax compliance functions. Day to day you will analyze billings and purchase activities to validate tax treatment, prepare sales/use tax returns, create tax accrual journal entries, and assist with balance sheet reconciliation of sales tax accounts. You will also assist with tax audits and business license applications and renewals.

What You Can Offer Us

• Responsible for sales and use tax returns, gross receipt tax returns, Canada goods and services tax returns and withholding tax returns by filed, reconcile taxes accrued vs. taxes paid monthly, and research tax variances and provide resolutions by filing accurate and timely tax returns in all tax jurisdictions in which the company operates.
• Apply technical sales and use tax expertise in accordance with state and local laws and respond to inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders on taxability of products and services.
• Review validity and retention of customer and Company exemption certificates for pending expiration and completeness.
• Apply technical expertise in sales and use tax and Canada goods and services tax in accordance with tax laws and respond to inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders on taxability of products and services.
• Perform month-end financial close, including reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts and assisting with the year-end audit process.
• Assist with business licenses portfolio in appropriate jurisdictions.
• Research registration requirement with state and local taxing authorities based on activities.
• Implement technology solutions/tax engine logics including testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining technology tools (currently using OneSource)
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• Required At least 2-3 years of experience in a finance environment required
• Able to take the initiative to create improvements to processes and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication, research, and software (specifically in Excel, OneSource, Oracle, and Alteryx) skills.
• Self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently with the ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to achieve results effectively and professionally.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through an effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills; able to explain fluctuations and identify anomalies in large data sets and provide solutions for any found anomalies.
  
  

American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries.

We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE:AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrow's needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us!

For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com

American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

American Tower is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, and location. For U.S.-based candidates only, please see the base salary range for this position listed below. This position is also eligible for annual bonus, and annual equity award and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based upon local market practice.

American Tower also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness, please click here to learn more.

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