State and Local Tax Assistant

Anders is one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the country, seeking a motivated Tax Assistant for their State and Local Tax Department. The role involves delivering exceptional client service, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and managing the timely filing of tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of client tax returns; deadlines vary by client but range from monthly, quarterly, and yearly
• Extracting and importing reports and data using applicable client databases
• Formatting reports and data as needed for future use, which may include managing the data integrity with regular maintenance
• Preparation of sales/use tax returns, as well as filing and collection of payment on time by the due date
• Assist in completing registration applications for various state/local taxes along with completion and submission of applicable documents
• Help with additional client needs such as identifying tax opportunities and preparing refund claims
• Perform tax research, scheduling, or assist in tax planning as needed
• Assist with other sales/use tax projects as assigned, including multi-state tax projects that may include refund reviews, tax compliance, nexus reviews, voluntary disclosures, audit defense, and assessment appeals
• Provide various support to facilitate marketing opportunities

Skills

• 1-2 years of sales/state tax exposure
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, primarily Excel required
• Ability to learn tax filing skills, basic sales tax concepts, and tax/other software as needed
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Detail-oriented
• Able to adapt to changing regulations while staying consistent
• Comfortable working overtime as needed. Specific overtime requirements will be discussed during an interview process
• Basic understanding of sales and use tax preferred
• Property tax knowledge preferred

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Benefits that directly impact mental, physical and financial wellness
• Work Flex program which gives you the opportunity to work at our Chesterfield office, our Downtown St. Louis office, remotely, adopt a hybrid approach or even switch between these options as you prefer
• Inclusion Network

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