Tax Accountant, State and Local Tax

Sony•New York, NY

5d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en. POSITION SUMMARY Sony Corporation of America is seeking an individual with experience in State Tax to support our global tax department in New York City, NY. The Tax Accountant will assist with all elements of various indirect state tax compliance, reporting, and audits processes. This position will report to Manager of State and Local Taxes. This is a Hybrid Role requiring 3-4 days onsite in our NYC office.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Taxation or equivalent experience required
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience from a large corporation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high degree of accuracy and self-review, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline driven dynamic environment
Proficient with MS Office and automation solutions a plus.
Must be eligible to work unrestricted in the USA

Nice To Haves

Entertainment industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare 700 business personal property returns for 39 reportable states covering over 200 various jurisdictions
Log and review over 400 property tax assessment notices, 500 property tax bills, and any open appeals
Prepare quarterly and annualized NY commercial rent tax returns, billboard and signage familiarity preferred
Prepare various other state and local tax returns including San Francisco gross receipts/homeless tax, annual reports, and Delaware Franchise Tax
Administer and oversee data related to the formation, dissolution and ownership structure of legal entities within the tax group
Assist with training of affiliates worldwide, interact with accounting, finance, and operating business unit teams
Maintain the tax department’s compliance calendar
Keep current on state legislative changes and developments
Facilitate and champion process improvement initiatives within the tax group to enhance efficiency through the introduction of innovative solutions and collaboration with other tax specialty groups
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

Benefits

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)