Indirect Tax Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Entry Level Tax Analyst | TALENT Software Services

The Tone:
This is an Entry Level role at TALENT Software Services, a company dedicated to delivering software solutions. The successful candidate will play a vital part in managing the company’s indirect tax compliance operations. This position is crucial for ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to tax regulations, directly contributing to the company’s operational integrity and overall financial health. It offers a significant opportunity to apply accounting and finance principles in a practical, impactful setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Not specified in listing
• Mission: Responsible for Indirect Tax Compliance
• Tech Stack: Excel (Pivot Tables, V Lookup), AI tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Indirect Tax Compliance: Oversee and manage the end-to-end process for indirect tax compliance, ensuring all relevant regulations are met efficiently and accurately.
• Property Tax Operations: Handle all aspects of Tangible Personal Property Tax Compliance, which includes the timely filing of returns, thorough review of tax assessments, and the preparation and submission of protests as needed.
• Financial Transaction Processing: Systematically review incoming tax bills, prepare precise check requests for disbursements, and accurately invoice customers for relevant tax amounts, ensuring proper financial flow.
• General Ledger Reconciliation: Conduct comprehensive reconciliation of state balances against the General Ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and prepare accurate monthly journal entries to maintain financial integrity.
• Specialized Support: Provide critical support in audit defense scenarios, expertly handle and respond to customer inquiries related to tax matters, and diligently execute various special projects as assigned, contributing to broader financial objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level position, requiring a Bachelor’s degree. A major in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred, providing the foundational knowledge necessary for indirect tax compliance.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, specifically including the ability to create and manipulate Pivot Tables and utilize V Lookup functions for data analysis and reporting.
• Skills: Possess strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex financial data and solve problems effectively; exhibit keen attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks; demonstrate excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize workload to meet strict deadlines, and clear communication skills (written, verbal, and listening). The role also requires self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Bonus: A proactive willingness to learn and apply new AI tools to enhance efficiency and streamline tax compliance processes is highly valued for this role.