Sales and Use Tax Associate Job in Arlington, Virginia US

Sales and Use Tax Associate

Responsibilities: Our Arlington, Virginia client is seeking a Sales and Use Tax Associate who will: Ensure compliance with state and local sales and use tax reporting requirements and laws Identify tax reduction opportunities and disseminate information related to tax law to hotel operations personnel and accounting managers Analyze data, research discrepancies, compute taxes due, and prepare state and local sales and use tax returns Support all functions of tax return preparation including: gathering and organizing information, copying, filing, and mailing returns Handle verbal and written communication with taxing authorities and others as needed Support audit function including: gathering documentation from various sources and locations, analyzing, copying, and mailing documentation Handle all functions needed to complete Special Projects as determined by management Communicate any departmental needs and problems to management as needed Research, compile and communicate both informal and formal reports as requested by management Coordinate timing and information requirements with Accounting Managers and Controllers Prepare backup calculations and information in well organized files. Use tax knowledge to identify issues, suggest alternatives and implement plans Reconcile Notices of Assessments to the tax returns filed and communicate with appropriate tax authorities as required Assist Sales Tax Manager in communicating and resolving amendment and audit issues with tax authorities Prepare and update Tax Manuals for each hotel in the system. Identify opportunities for tax savings and propose plans to realize savings Research tax issues and present recommendations in logical, well organized format Kforce (Nasdaq:KFRC) is a professional staffing and solutions firm providing flexible and permanent staffing solutions in the skill areas of technology, finance accounting, clinical research and healthcare. Backed by approximately our associates and consultants on assignment, Kforce is committed to "Great People = Great Results" for our valued clients and candidates. Kforce operates with 65 offices located throughout the United States and two offices in the Philippines. Job Ref#: 2312~AQG~1143904T1~99