Ascentium Tax Specialist
About The Position
At Ascentium Capital, a division of Regions Bank, the Tax Specialist contributes to the efficient and effective operations of the Tax department by performing daily tasks that require strong attention to detail and industry and business knowledge. Ascentium Capital provides financing for business equipment and technology to organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, serving markets including technology, healthcare, hospitality, franchise, and commercial vehicles. The role supports the Tax Department’s sales and property tax functions. It includes assisting with state sales tax returns, reviewing customer exemption certificates, resolving tax issues with internal departments and governmental jurisdictions, maintaining sales tax records, cross-training as backup for sales tax preparation and reconciliation, and researching regulatory guidance as requested by the manager. The position requires time tracking and is eligible for overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- One year of experience in a financial institution or leasing company.
- Experience operating a ten-key calculator or keyboard.
- Ability to learn additional systems as needed.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts.
- Ability to work in a team environment when applicable.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Exposure to lease accounting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with filing sales tax returns for various states.
- Review sales and use tax exemption certificates submitted by customers and verify their validity.
- Communicate with internal departments and external governmental jurisdictions to resolve sales taxation issues.
- Participate in projects to maintain sales tax records, including completing business licenses.
- Cross-train to provide backup for sales tax functions, including preparation and reconciliation.
- Research current governmental regulatory guidance as requested by the manager.
- Provide support across the Tax Department’s sales and property tax functions.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned based on departmental and business needs.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Disability benefits.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Associate Volunteer Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
