Tax Accountant, State and Local Tax
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Sony Corporation of America , located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en . POSITION SUMMARY Sony Corporation of America is seeking an individual with experience in State Tax to support our global tax department in New York City, NY . The Tax Accountant will assist with all elements of various indirect state tax compliance, reporting , and audits processes. This position will report to Manager of State and Local Taxes. This is a Hybrid Role requiring 3-4 days onsite in our NYC office. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES P repar e 700 business personal property returns for 39 reportable states covering over 200 various jurisdictions Log and r eview over 400 property tax assessment notices , 500 property tax bills , and any open appeals Prepare quarterly and annualized NY commercial rent tax returns, billboard and signage familiarity preferred Prepare various other state and local tax returns including San Francisco gross receipts/homeless tax, a nnual reports, and Delaware Franchise Tax Administer and oversee data related to the formation , dissolution and ownership structure of legal entities within the tax group Assist with t raining of affiliates worldwide , interact with accounting, finance, and operating business unit teams Maintain the tax department's compliance calendar Keep current on state legislative changes and developments Facilitate and champion process improvement initiatives within the tax group to enhance efficiency through the introduction of innovative solutions and collaboration with other tax specialty groups Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above QUALIFICATION FOR POSITION Your qualifications and experience should include: Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Taxation or equivalent experience required A minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience fro m a large corporation. Entertainment industry experience preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high degree of accuracy and self-review , and ability to p rioritize multiple tasks in a deadline driven dynamic environment Proficient with MS Office and automation solutions a plus. Must be eligible to work unrestricted in the USA We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony's purpose to "fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology. "
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