Sales & Use Tax Analyst - job 1 of 2

The Team

We are seeking a Sales and Use Tax Accountant to join American Tower’s Sales and Use Tax team. The Sales and Use Tax team is responsible for all sales and use tax compliance and business license functions for the Company’s U.S. Tower division. Day to day you will analyze accounts payable and sales transactions to validate tax treatment, prepare sales/use tax returns, create tax accrual journal entries, and assist with balance sheet reconciliation of sales tax accounts. You will also assist with tax audits and business license applications and renewals.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Preferred.
• At least 1 year of sales and use tax experience Preferred.
• Multi-state sales and use tax experience Preferred.
• At least 2 years working in a business environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, research skills, and software skills (Specifically in Excel, OneSource, and Oracle).
• Self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently, with the ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

What You Can Offer Us

• Assist with sales and use tax compliance process, including data preparation, by filing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.
• Review customer and Company exemption certificates for pending expiration and completeness.
• Assist with business licenses portfolio in appropriate jurisdictions.
• Prepare registrations with state and local taxing authorities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations of month-end tax accruals related to sales and use tax.
• Assist with audits, exposure analyses, refund analyses, jurisdiction notices, and other matters as assigned.