Tax Specialist

Schulte Hospitality Group • Louisville, KY

21d

About The Position

Schulte Hospitality Group (SHG) is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Tax Specialist. SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture, with a mission to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize stakeholders, and make a positive impact. The company is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. SHG is a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restaurateurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries, with a portfolio including reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt, as well as unique independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants. When joining SHG, employees become part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace invested in their development, aiming for engagement, empowerment, and career growth.

Requirements

• Ability to manage the creation of thoughtful analytical reports from source and transaction data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, including expert capability in Excel.
• Ability to work smart in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, entrepreneurial organization

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• 2 - 4 years tax accounting experience preferred.
• Multi-state tax filing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, interpret data and prepare sales, use and occupancy tax returns for multiple states and municipalities.
• Coordinate and/or prepare personal property tax, CAT and OL-3 returns.
• Maintain tax records, schedules and databases for all taxes.
• Ensure timely payment of all sales, property and specialty taxes.
• Research tax issues and respond to notices from various taxing authorities.
• Develop a thorough understanding of various state and local tax laws applicable to the lodging industry.
• Utilize computer applications to compile, retrieve and summarize accounting information.
• Set up tax accounts for newly acquired properties.
• Set up tax rates in computerized software systems.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist General Managers in proper collection of sales and occupancy tax and tax exempt reporting.
• Assist Staff Accountants in reconciling sales & occupancy tax due to the general ledger.
• Introduce or develop new ideas and processes which improve performance or productivity

Benefits

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees