Tax Analyst

Category:

Admin/HR/Accounting/Finance

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-377349

Tax Analyst needed for a 6 month contract to hire opportunity with Yoh's client located in Omaha, Nebraska.



Pay Rate: $32- to $35 per hour

The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including ability to create schedules and reconciliations for management that succinctly summarize the company's tax position.
  Effective interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
  
• Extended work hours will be required, especially during the planning or tax compliance filing processes or other critical times
  
• Intermediate computer skills and aptitude necessary to efficiently operate work-related software
  
• Working knowledge of principles of taxation
  

• Prepares monthly and quarterly sales/use tax returns and ensures the returns and associated tax payments are made on a timely basis (includes making monthly tax accrual for Minnesota compressor fuel use tax liability)
  
• Reviews monthly tax accruals for appropriateness
  
• Answers technical questions about the application of sales and use taxes to specific transactions or invoices
  
• Makes changes to sales and use tax rates in proprietary software
  
• Reviews tax holds on a daily basis and researches issues to resolve hold
  
• Assists with updating the monthly forecast for taxes
  
• Supports FERC regulatory reporting and rate case filings in regards to sales/use and property tax
  
• Prepares Form 2 schedules related to taxes
  
• Assists in preparing responses related to audits by federal and state tax authorities
  
• Prepares the initial company response with the assistance of the manager
  
• Researches complex tax questions as needed
  
• Prepares special projects or tax filings as assigned
  
• Identifies potential tax issues, opportunities for tax savings, and ways to make assigned tax compliance more efficient
  
• Helps maintain permanent tax files and records
  
• Enhances knowledge of tax trends and best practices by reading technical newsletters, attending tax seminars and conferences, and networking with other tax professionals within the organization
  

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field (finance, business administration) or equivalent related work experience
  
• Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree
  
• Two or more years of practical accounting experience, with at least one year of relevant tax experience
  
• Experience with Vertex or tax engine software preferred
  

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
  
• Life & Disability Insurance
  
• Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll
  
• Employee Discount Programs
  
• Referral Bonus Programs