TAX ACCOUNTANT

Reports to: Controller
Status: Regular, Full-time, Exempt
Location: Anchorage, AK

JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the team, prepare and analyze financial and tax accounts, records, and reports. Determine taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations. Advise management regarding effects of business activities on taxes and strategies for minimizing tax liability. Confirm that TAC and its subsidiaries comply with periodic tax payment, information reporting, and other taxing authority requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embrace the mission of TAC and perform duties and responsibilities with integrity and in a professional, fair, open-minded, ethical, and timely manner.
• Establish agency tax accounts and process payroll tax payments for related entities, and third-party franchisees via accounts payable, state websites, and other electronic methods.
• Prepare, process and file payroll tax returns for TAC and subsidiaries in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Maintain proper tax calculations.
• Reconcile general ledger tax liability accounts and investigate account differences and issues.
• Research and answer Federal, state, and local correspondence regarding payroll taxes, payments, and general account information.
• Remain current of any regulatory changes on Federal, state, and local levels.
• Establish and build relationships with taxing agents.
• Assist with special projects and perform other additional duties upon request.
• Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of Payroll Tax Compliance.
• Performs work under moderate supervision that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems and analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and collaboratively on projects representing Finance and Accounting from a Tax perspective.
• Prepare Transaction Tax (Sales and Use, Business, Franchise and Gross Receipt) returns for monthly, quarterly, and annual filings on a timely basis.
• Register and prepare sales tax returns based on physical and economic Nexxus.
• Prepare Business License returns, annual reports, property tax and other miscellaneous returns.
• Respond to notices from tax authorities on sales and use and property tax matters.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations on tax-related accounts.
• Provide variance analysis related to tax-related accounts on the monthly P&L.
• Create and maintain a tax compliance calendar for each respective tax.
• Provide support for non-income state and local tax audits.
• Assist with the maintenance of a database of executed resale and exemption certificates.
• Maintain and organize files and tax records.
• Perform any other duties as requested by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must meet deadlines; maintain attention to detail and accuracy on multiple projects.
• Must have superior communication skills; verbal, written and interpersonal skills; able to listen effectively to solve problems, anticipate issues and make effective decisions.
• Must have proven time management skills and the ability to adapt to a changing business environment.
• Must work collaboratively with fellow employees, treating all clients, both internal and external, with dignity and respect always.
• Must work responsibly while maintaining accountability.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities with the appropriate level of urgency.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Ability to protect and keep sensitive and proprietary information confidential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; OR equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training.
• Two (2) years of experience in tax compliance matters including sales and non-income tax, property tax, along with preparation of business licenses for a national publicly traded retail company, including E-Commerce.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

PREFERNCE STATEMENT

The Aleut Corporation (“TAC”) is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. TAC shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified TAC shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq., and other applicable laws.

TAC is an equal opportunity employer. TAC shall select, train, and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality, attitude, education, and experience, so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, age, status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran, and all other eligible veterans, or other classifications protected by applicable law.