Tax Processing Specialist 1
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: REMOTE
Salary: $16.00 USD Hourly - $18.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Tax Processing Specialist 1
This position is a remote, W2 contract.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare Clients' sales and use tax returns for the time-sensitive SUT compliance cycle. This includes:
  • Communicating frequently with Client contacts via phone and email.
  • Reviewing Client tax data for accuracy, investigating questionable data, and taking corrective action when necessary.
  • Managing Clients' soft and hard files.
  • Properly formatting and importing monthly tax data to our Indirect Tax Returns software.
  • Reviewing and reconciling SUT returns using established best practices.
  • Ensuring Client approval of returns and processing any requested revisions.
  • Collaborating with other staff to complete the submission of returns and payments.
  • Timely initiating electronic filings and payments.
  • Preparing and maintaining monthly client tax compliance reports.
  • Reviewing and addressing Clients' tax mail (forms, notices, and bulletins).
  • Tracking and responding to notices from taxing jurisdictions, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution.
  • Preparing and submitting sales tax registrations on behalf of clients.
  • Reconciling bank activity for assigned clients.
  • Exercising significant and independent professional judgment to resolve basic tax reporting problems.
  • Providing filing and notice support for senior-level employees.
  • Accommodating additional hours as needed during the monthly peak processing period, which is between the 5th and the 20th of each month.
  • Supporting a returns volume expanding to approximately 400 returns per month within six months with simple client complexity.
  • Providing support to senior-level Tax Processing Specialists.
  • Working independently after six months.
  • Participating in projects and performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fundamental knowledge of multi-state tax returns.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Customer-focused and results-oriented.
• Self-starter able to work under tight monthly deadlines.
• Strong diplomacy skills.
• Effective time and priority management to meet all deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on routine work, with more guidance on new projects or assignments.
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.

Education and Training

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or similar required.

Contact: kmearkle@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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