Tax Specialist-Sales and Use Tax

Vistra • Irving, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary This direct entry exempt position requires a working knowledge of sales, use and other state and local non-income tax compliance and accounting matters; successful candidate will be a self-starter with a team-first attitude and a passion for process improvements.

Requirements

• Experienced gained through professional careers and/or degree programs or certifications
• 2 to 4+ years relevant experience strongly preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks and demonstrated project management skills
• Basic knowledge of tax return processes

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the identification and documenting of tax return positions
• Oversight of monthly and quarterly tax return process for sales, use, and GRT taxes, including organization and retention of return workpapers, for a complex group of legal entities
• Preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for applicable tax accounts
• Maintaining sales/use/GRT tax processes and procedures guidelines, including regular updates for new laws, new entities, and/or improved processes
• Discrete tax research projects
• Assisting the non-income tax controversy team in responding to audit inquiries for applicable taxes
• A problem solving mentality with a focus on continuous process improvements to better provide taxability analysis to the business units in an efficient manner as well as structuring solutions to minimize tax impacts where possible
• Further providing outstanding client service through responsiveness to questions and requests by the business units, including interaction with staff and departments throughout the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed