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Flynn Restaurant Group Indirect Tax Accountant in Independence, Ohio
Position Description
This position will report to the Indirect Tax Manager and will be a key member of the internal tax team. This role is responsible for the timely and accurate compilation, filing and payment of the company’s sale and use, personal property, real estate and other state and local indirect taxes, preparing monthly accruals, account reconciliations and postings to the accounting system. This person will be instrumental in the ensuring overall compliance, reporting, and visibility into our indirect tax liabilities and assist in driving process efficiencies which are scalable and supportive of a growing company, while ensuring effective compliance with policy and state and local laws.
Essential responsibilities include:
Ensure all required indirect tax filings, remittances and due dates are maintained and updated in the compliance calendar
Review and maintain sales and use tax rates for the state and local jurisdictions
Work cross functionality to ensure indirect tax data is accurate, complete and timely
Reconcile the related tax accounts, determine the appropriate monthly accruals and record necessary posting to the GL
Compile filings and payments for sale and use, personal property, real estate tax and other state and local indirect taxes
Support indirect tax audits
Research indirect tax issues and summarize findings for leadership
Collaborate activities with external tax consultants and 3rd party outsource partners
Monitor potential, pending and enacted changes in tax laws and regulatory guidance, effectively understanding and communicating anticipated impacts to leadership
Assist with the development of reporting and analysis of indirect tax liabilities and spend fluctuations and trends
Assist with the development and monitoring of metrics to measure indirect tax activities and benchmarks
Support income tax team, other projects and initiatives as assigned
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field mandatory
2 – 4 years of accounting or large company experience preparing indirect tax filings
Extensive knowledge of state and local indirect tax compliance laws and regulations
Experience with state and local indirect tax audits
Familiar with Accounting ERP software and other Operational Support software. SAP and Power BI experience a plus
Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and compliance
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated research skills and ability comprehend complex tax issues affecting indirect tax compliance
Familiarity with real estate tax assessments
Ability to analyze accounting records and adopt methods needed to solve tax reporting challenges
Exceptional planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
Detail oriented with refined planning and organizing abilities
Team player who works with appropriate sense of urgency and ownership to meet deadlines
Proficient in Excel (e.g. pivot tables, V/H-lookups, etc.) Power Point and Word
Good sense of humor, positive attitude, and strong customer service skills
Why Work for Flynn?
Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement and Savings Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules
Company Outings
Dining Discounts
PC/Laptop Purchase Assistance
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Daycare
On-Site Café
FUN Work Environment!
The Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer