Sales Tax Analyst

Provide analytical support to the sales tax group relating to tax compliance and reporting, sales/use tax audits, and system issues. Responsibilities would include evaluating processes and procedures to identify compliance weaknesses and potential tax exposure, coordinating the implementation of tax related systems upgrades, system rewrites, modifications and new system installations. Responsibilities also include assisting in special projects such as sales/use tax research, internal sales and use tax reviews, reserve analysis, overpayment reviews and streamlining efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the preparation and filing of sales/use tax returns, and other miscellaneous filings.

• Provide analytical support and assistance to the sales tax group with respect to all areas of sales/use tax compliance.

• Coordinate the identification, reporting and follow-up efforts associated with tax related system problems and errors.

• Coordinate tax related testing associated with the implementation of new systems, upgrades, rewrites, or other system related modifications.

• Assist in the preparation and filing of wine excise tax returns.

• Assist in the administration of state sales/use tax audits which includes the compilation of required reports and records, reviewing sampling methodology for fairness, reviewing audit workpapers and schedules for mistakes, and providing documentation and technical authority to support adjustments or needed corrections.

• Assist in the performance and review of special projects assigned by tax department management.

The expected salary for this position is $50,000- $65,000. The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by the law.