Indirect Tax Accountant

The Indirect Tax Accountant is responsible for accurately preparing real estate and personal property tax budgets, quarterly adjustments, monthly reconciliations, accruals and property tax returns. They also provide assistance to the sales & use tax department team members in all areas of sales & use tax.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepares the real estate and personal property tax budgets and quarterly adjustments.
• Provides the monthly real estate and personal property tax accruals and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Analyzes assessment notices on real and personal property to determine any changes to the budget.
• Prepares personal property tax returns and assists with property tax audits.
• Acquires knowledge of property tax jurisdictions throughout the country including protest, appeal, to assist with the budget process.
• Handles questions and resolutions of property tax-related issues.
• Prepares sales & use tax returns.
• Assists the sales & use tax department with tax audits or other functions.
• Researches and stays abreast of tax law and internal policy and procedural changes to minimize tax liability.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (Required)
• 2 years tax experience in public accounting or equivalent
• Ability to handle multiple competing high priority tasks
• Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, as well as the ability to use email and internet
• Basic knowledge of tax concepts in a multi-entity/multi-state structure
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• General knowledge of fixed asset and tax return software
• Strong attention to detail

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On-Site Fitness Center with Free Personal Training & Group Fitness Classes
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty