Staff Accountant, Tax

Alterra • Denver, CO

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our new Tax Accountant will be an integral team member of the Tax department and will focus on ensuring that Alterra Mountain Company is in compliance with all state and local statutes including tax, reporting, and surveys as required by law. This individual will also assist our Tax department in other financial reporting aspects, enabling the team to successfully complete their goals and objectives in an efficient and timely manner.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written skills for working with people at all levels within the organization, outside agencies, lawyers and consultants.
• Must have strong analytical skills.
• Is detail oriented, self-motivated and able to provide problem resolutions.
• Is approachable, responsive, and able to communicate effectively.
• Enjoys tax and compliance work.
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Can follow workflow, reevaluate and reassess for necessary process changes
• Is honest and has the highest integrity.
• Is highly organized and sees projects through to the finish.
• Is able to handle and manage confidential information.
• Follows established policies and procedures and supports core values.
• Professional/lived experience working in a culturally competent manner with a diverse range of people.
• Is comfortable challenging established policies and procedures when
• Can handle fast-paced environment.
• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and works maintain a productive work/life balance.
• 2+ years of sales tax experience
• BS in Accounting

Responsibilities

• Prepares and files sales/use tax returns.
• Implements policies and procedures for accounting and reporting for areas of multi-state compliance for sales and use tax.
• Calculates and generates payments for USFS fees, Civic fees, Royalty fees, and Surcharge fees.
• On a timely and routine basis, prepares account reconciliations in sufficient detail to substantiate balance sheet accounts with adequate documentation to meet Corporate internal control guidelines.
• Takes an active role in understanding and becoming involved with the operations of the company in order to best serve the departments, the resorts, and the parent company.
• Responsible for the application and renewals of existing Business/Sales & Use tax licenses.
• Assist with IT/Resorts personnel to ensure that POS systems are set up correctly so that the resulting liabilities are appropriate.
• Participate in projects that are directly associated with your area of expertise to improve efficiencies, compliance and minimize overall risk to Alterra Mountain Company.
• Maintain due diligence as it relates to the Unclaimed Property Act.
• Assists with various outside agency audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level