<p>The Sales Tax Analyst will be part of a team that is responsible for all the sales/use tax and property tax reporting for Paladin Technologies. This dynamic role reports to the Sales Tax Manager.</p> <p>GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Accurate record keeping in all areas of responsibility </li><li>Provide reports as requested by management in a timely and acceptable format. </li><li>Represent Company in a business-like professional manner in both conduct and appearance, to maximize client satisfaction. </li><li>Effectively communicate and respond in a timely manner to all Client and Company needs or inquiries. </li><li>Interface proactively and in a positive manner with co-workers in all departments to maximize customer satisfaction. </li><li>Work in compliance with the Company's policies and procedures including safety manual, with safety of self and others in mind at all times. </li><li>Maintain and protect assigned company assets. </li><li>Available to work outside of, or in addition to, normal business hours to support other branches in other time zones </li></ul> <p>SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Include but are not limited to: </li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings </li><li>Complete monthly sales tax compliance as assigned </li><li>Reconcile accounts, ledgers, reports, etc. as directed </li><li>Acts as a point of contact for W-9 and tax exemption certificate requests. </li><li>Review and analyze reports and data and monitor for accuracy and completeness </li><li>Responds to internal and external customer inquiries on sales tax </li><li>Assist in researching and analyzing relevant sales/use tax laws by state and regulations to ensure all customers and all locations are properly charged for sales/use taxes, including correct classification as taxable or exempt </li><li>Load new tax exemptions into dual systems and maintain exemption files for audit. </li><li>Assist with sales & use tax audits </li><li>Assist other areas in accounting, including accounts receivable and invoicing support </li><li>Document workflow and work procedures </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>2-year degree (or 5+ years of related experience) </li><li>Minimum 2 years sales tax experience </li><li>Intermediate excel spreadsheet skills required </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Prior general accounting experience </li><li>Prior experience in the construction industry and personal property tax compliance </li><li>4-year degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration </li><li>Proficiency with Dynamics 365 and Vertex </li></ul> <p>Demonstrated Professional Competencies:</p> <ul> <li>Self-starter able to work with limited oversight; Ability to work well under pressure </li><li>Able to work well in a team environment, positive and professional attitude </li><li>Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills </li><li>Excellent time-management and organizational skills </li><li>Must possess sound judgment </li><li>Interpersonal Skills including ability to maintain confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibit willingness to try new things </li><li>Accuracy and thoroughness and ability to monitor own work to ensure quality </li><li>Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.</p> <ul> <li>The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS: Colleagues and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, company provided basic life insurance and AD&D and short-term disability, telemedicine & virtual counseling. Voluntary insurances offered include life insurance and AD&D, short-term disability (buy-up option in qualified states), long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, and HSA & FSA accounts. Colleagues may also enroll in the company's 401(k) plan. Colleagues will also receive PTO (paid time off), sick leave, and 7 paid holidays.</p> <p>Pay: $32ph - $45ph (DOE)</p>