Senior Tax Associate

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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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