Sales Tax Analyst (Boca Raton, FL)

Job Description:

About ADT:
Upon separation from Tyco International Ltd., The ADT Corporation will be a leading provider of electronic security, interactive automation and related monitoring services for residences and small businesses in North America.  ADT's broad and pioneering set of products and services, including ADT Pulse interactive home and business solutions, and home health services, meet a range of customer needs for modern lifestyles.  ADT helps provide peace of mind to more than six million customers in the U.S. and Canada. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ADT employs 16,000 people at nearly 200 locations.  More information is available at www.adt.com.

 
 
SUMMARY:
 
Prepares State and Local Sales and Use Tax returns on a monthly/quarterly basis; researches all tax adjustments and obtains necessary tax exemption documentation; maintains and monitors procedures, documentation and controls while supporting all state/local initiated sales and use tax audits, reverse audits, and refund claims; interacts with state and local authorities.
 

 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Prepares sales and use tax returns using Vertex Quantum for Sales & Use Tax compliance software.   Maintains current Sales and Use Tax Registrations. Researches all adjustments to billed Sales Tax, documents findings, obtains necessary exemption documentation and updates customer taxability status in billing system.  Consistently maintains updated exemption certificates for ADT's customers and vendors. Compiles and reviews fixed asset purchases on a semi-monthly basis to ensure the application of Sales Tax by vendors; schedules monthly Use Tax accrual as applicable. Prepares Accounts Payable vouchers for timely payment of sales and use taxes.  Prepares journal entries for Electronic Funds Transfer requests and miscellaneous adjustments. Responds to inquiries from taxing authorities and documents findings. Compiles and reviews supporting documents for Sales and Use Tax audits as instructed. Special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION:
BA/BS in Accounting, Business or Finance preferred 
 
SKILLS:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet all deadlines. Good general accounting knowledge. Computer proficiency in Oracle and Vertex a plus.  
 

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