Senior Tax Associate

WHO YOU ARE:

The Senior Tax Associate will be a contributing member of a tax department that is organized to provide research, expertise, recommendations, and resolutions in complex areas such as compliance, consulting, and planning.  The position will report directly to a Tax Senior Manager and have an opportunity to engage in a growing, collaborative, and encouraging work environment; as well as demonstrate personal strengths as a tax professional.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Prepare tax incentive compliance reports.

• Track key metrics for tax incentive compliance, including correspondence with tax authorities and QTS customers, as needed.

• Coordinate with QTS government relations and tenants to support tenant enrollment in incentive programs.

• Prepare and review, as needed, federal, international, state and local income tax filings; quarterly estimates; and extensions.

• Preparation and review, as needed, of personal property tax reporting and real estate tax analysis.

• Assist with sales tax compliance and audits.

• Conduct tax research, assess regulatory compliance, and manage projects as they are assigned.

• Supervise, train, and mentor tax associate(s) on assigned projects.

• Ability to meet monthly, quarterly and annual goals, targets, and deadlines.

• Demonstrate attention to detail and a capacity to manage shifting priorities.

• Ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Deliver effective communication with third parties on the Company’s behalf; and manage audit and discovery processes with tax authorities.

• Assist with general administrative functions of the Tax Department.

• Assist with Corporate accounting projects as needed.

• Special projects, as necessary.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent/relevant work experience.

• Three or more years of relevant work experience.

• Proficient in and/or working knowledge of Excel and tax research platforms (or other similar tax solutions).

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, audit principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control systems.

• Knowledge and understanding of state and local reporting requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA.

• Three or more years public accounting experience with Big 4 or large regional accounting firm.

• Proficient in and/or working knowledge of Thomson Reuters income tax and Sage FAS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.

• Communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

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