Tax Specialist

Job Description Summary

Tax Specialist works with consultants and managers in the US/India to manage projects and performs verification and reconciliation related to payment administration, tracking and logging notices and preparation of Sales & Use Tax Returns. This role involves developing required procedures, performing quality review, and managing project communications.

• Process and review online filings of tax returns and Electronic Data Interchange and Electronic Funds Transfers (EDI / EFT's).
• Assists team supervisors with preparation of presentations, deliverables, and reports.
• Demonstrate ability to collect, review, and understand client-provided data, regardless of the data source.
• Correspond with US Stakeholders regarding the status of projects, deadlines, quality assurance, resources and manages expectations.
• Gain a reputation within the team for having proficient knowledge (i.e. advance Excel skills, technical knowledge with WA B&O, Ohio CAT, Food & Beverage, and jurisdiction changes, etc.).
• Prepares and reviews sales and use tax returns using compliance software. 
• Act as a process improvement specialist to suggest ideas and implement process improvements in our business.
• Work closely with location leads and US stakeholders on new client transitions. Work with associates and seniors to do capacity planning for future transitions.

Value:

• Continue to enhance data manipulation, e-Filing, and compliance preparations skillset.
• Reconcile sales tax returns to source data files.
• Responsible to prepare and maintain TCS process documents (training material, document management process, quality management etc.).
• Work with Assistant Managers and US Managers to implement process improvements suggested by team members.
• Maintains high professional attire in all forms of communication and resembles positive attitude at all times.
• Strong communication and organizing skills.