Tax Assistant

Alsco Uniforms•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Assistant will develop skills in sales and use tax return preparation, sales and use tax account reconciliation, and preparing analyses in support of income and property tax returns. The position may also include training in customized tax software. Advancement opportunities depend on the candidate’s analytical and audit-support skills, accuracy, tax-return preparation skills, and ability to learn specialized tax software. The position reports to the Tax Director. This is an onsite role based in Salt Lake City, Utah, in an indoor office environment, working primarily on a computer. Minimal travel is required. The role is classified as non-exempt. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and drug screening.

Requirements

At least 2 years of accounting experience.
Commitment to meeting tax filing deadlines and managing competing priorities effectively.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and thorough review of analyses and work products.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability and willingness to learn new software and technology tools.
Strong reading comprehension and oral and written communication skills.
Curiosity and desire to understand tax requirements, regulations, and their practical application.

Responsibilities

Process payments for property, sales, and other taxes, posting them to the correct business organization and account.
Prepare and process business license returns and payments.
Process departmental payments.
Prepare and analyze account reconciliations, sales tax analyses, and other analyses required by department members.
Scan tax documents into tax software and document storage software.
Support tax professionals with audits and required supporting documents.
Use sales tax software (ECMS) to manage customer and vendor exemption certificates.
Support property tax processes using PTMS software.