Tax Specialist | Schulte Hospitality Group

Schulte Hospitality Group • Louisville, KY

4d

About The Position

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a service-oriented Tax Specialist to support tax compliance and accounting across multiple states and municipalities. The role gathers, analyzes, and interprets data to prepare sales, use, and occupancy tax returns; coordinates or prepares personal property, CAT, and OL-3 returns; maintains tax records and schedules; and ensures timely tax payments. The specialist researches tax issues, responds to taxing-authority notices, and develops knowledge of state and local tax laws relevant to the lodging industry.

The position also uses computer applications to compile and summarize accounting information, establishes tax accounts for newly acquired properties, configures tax rates in software, and assists General Managers with tax collection and exemption reporting. It supports Staff Accountants with reconciliation of sales and occupancy taxes to the general ledger and helps develop process improvements. The position is tipped eligible; specific compensation and benefits are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and 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 sales, property, and specialty taxes.
• Research tax issues and respond to notices from taxing authorities.
• Develop a thorough understanding of state and local tax laws applicable to the lodging industry.
• Use 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 with proper collection of sales and occupancy taxes and tax-exempt reporting.
• Assist Staff Accountants in reconciling sales and occupancy tax due to the general ledger.
• Introduce or develop ideas and processes that improve performance or productivity.

Benefits

• Daily Pay, allowing associates to get paid today for work performed today.
• Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all associates starting day one.
• Multiple health insurance and life insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off for eligible associates in accordance with company policy.
• Holiday pay.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more through Schulte Savings Marketplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time