Sales & Use Tax Analyst

Mattel • East Aurora, NY

17h • $72,800 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for executing various functions for the Mattel Global Shared Services US Indirect Tax team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of sales tax, property tax, and other compliance filings. This position is responsible for verifying that tax transactions are handled in accordance with local statutory requirements, accounting industry guidelines, and accounted for based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This role will partner with our BPO offshore team

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience in indirect tax or related field
• Sales and use tax knowledge and experience across multiple states
• Ability to handle a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with people across the board in an open office environment.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Shared Services Operating model is preferred
• Experience with financial systems: Oracle Financials Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Cognos reporting tools
• Experience utilizing major tax software preferred: Thomson Reuters, CCH, Avalara

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient and accurate analysis and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax filings and amendments
• Responsible for the efficient and accurate review, analysis and submission of Real Property and Personal Property tax returns
• Responsible for various miscellaneous non-income related tax forms and filings including but not limited to bedding taxes, commercial rent tax, Census surveys and trade reports, unclaimed property reporting, requests for W-9s, business license renewals, etc.
• Strong comprehension of accounting practices; especially related to prepaids, accruals, liabilities, and ability to apply knowledge to account reconciliation preparation and review
• Assist in non-income related tax audits
• Work closely with offshore team and MGSS departments in identifying and developing process improvements that are incorporated into the regular work routine
• Compliance with Mattel Corporate Accounting Policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and MGSSA procedures
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with MGSSA customers while providing high quality, efficient and courteous service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees