Tax Specialist II

Overview

Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations.

Under general supervision, the Tax Specialist II prepares and processes company taxes in compliance with all applicable taxing jurisdictions and complies with applicable licensing requirements. Verifies and analyzes tax data for accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares basic to complex multi-state sales and use tax returns, environmental tire fee returns and other miscellaneous taxes using tax software systems; reconciles general ledger accounts; troubleshoots escalated issues.

• Analyze and evaluate transactional tax data to prepare reporting for various tax filings.

• Validates tax exempt certificates using tax software system; works with both employees and retail customers; develops and implements procedures; troubleshoots escalated issues.

• Develops, maintains and communicates tax exempt guidelines; confirming accuracy and understanding.

• Prepare, file and pay business personal property tax returns; administer monthly accruals; reconcile internal systems; troubleshoots escalated issues.

• Maintains, prepares and files unclaimed property returns; reconciles general ledger accounts; develops and improves current procedures.

• Administers the configuration, testing, implementation, and evaluation of automated and manual tax systems; ensures internal configuration on integrated systems are accurate.

• Investigate and register for all workers compensation, withholding, unemployment, state, county and city licenses required for locations in new states, in a timely manner.

• Identifies and obtains state, county and city licenses required for new locations, including business licenses, alarm permits and miscellaneous operational licenses; troubleshoots escalated issues

• Troubleshoots and resolves escalated business license, permit and miscellaneous operation license issues.

• Research and ensure compliance with IRS reporting and completes 1099 processing.

• Assist with various state, county and city audits.

• Calculate and analyze various fringe benefits including relocation expenses, education assistance and vehicle use; evaluate law changes to ensure compliance; streamline processes.

• Identify efficiencies to streamline current processes and procedures, recommends solutions and implements new procedures.

• Trains and provides guidance to Tax Specialist I.

• Stay current on the latest industry technologies, trends and strategies.

• Assists employees, vendors or other customers by answering escalated questions related to tax procedures and services.

• Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• This position requires a minimum of three years corporate tax experience; knowledge of state tax law is required.

• Intermediate understanding of multi-state indirect tax as it pertains to retail.

• Experience researching, compiling, analyzing and interpreting tax data required.

• Ability to read and interpret tax laws with the ability to advise and make determination is necessary.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including skills with Word and Excel is required.

• Ability to design and create advanced spreadsheets is required.

• SAP experience preferred. Ability to work efficiently under pressure, accurately meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential.

• Proven ability to work independently and in a team, multi-task, and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines simultaneously is required.

• Customer service skills, including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude are essential.

• Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values are key attributes.

• In addition, organizational and problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.

Education Requirements:

This position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience. A bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related is preferred.

Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.