Senior Tax Accountant

Company: Hertz
Location: Estero
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

***This position is located onsite at our corporate office in Estero, FL***
The Senior Tax Accountant position is primarily responsible for supporting the indirect tax compliance function for our North American operations. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Global Indirect tax through the Director, Indirect Tax.

General Duties:

• Oversee the preparation and filing of sales, use, rental, GST/HST/QST/PST and excise tax returns for the Hertz Corporation and its affiliates
• Maintain the monthly compliance calendar and ensure that returns are prepared in a timely and accurate manner
• Compile and summarize data necessary for the completion of all returns
• Initiate payment requests and verify that payments are timely
• Respond to information requests, inquiries and questions from both external and internal sources
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and account analysis in accordance with company accounting standards
• Prepare monthly journal entries as needed
• Stay abreast of rate changes, law changes and/or other policy changes that impact indirect tax collection and compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Address tax bills/renewals/other correspondence in timely matter.
• Assist with other projects as needed at the direction of Director, Indirect Tax
  
  Requirements:
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required; advanced degree preferred
  • 2-5 years of experience, either in-house or in a public accounting/law firm setting, specializing in indirect tax compliance and/or consulting
  • GST/HST/QST/PST experience helpful but not required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with emphasis in Excel
  • Familiar with tax-technical research and writing
  • Strong communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise manner
  • Detail oriented and very analytical
  • Strong organization skills
  • Candidate must be able to assume accountability for assigned tasks
  • Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
  • Can do attitude with a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when under time constraintsby Jobble

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