Tax Specialist jobs in Hendersonville, TN

Combine your love of tax and music at FBMM! We have an excellent opportunity for a Tax Compliance Specialist in our Nashville office. This position is responsible for preparing Sales and Use returns, primarily for entertainers, as well as assisting with commercial activity returns, SALT, Franchise and Excise taxes, and other returns associated with indirect taxes.

Our ideal candidate is detail oriented, able to work independently, prioritize and maintain recurring tasks with minimal supervision, can operate with a high level of flexibility, and enjoys working in and excels in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and process monthly Sales & Use tax returns for relevant state and local jurisdictions
• Act as administrator of third-party tax reporting system and manage external reporting processes
• Coordinate with business management teams and external tax providers; including organizing meetings, disseminating key tax concepts, and manage changes in required documentation
• Research, develop, and manage processes for specialty tax compliance including pass-through-entity taxes, SIFL, and foreign tax waivers
• Create client state Business, Franchise and Excise, and Personal Property accounts and maintain database
• Respond to state inquires and work with external auditors as necessary
• Prepare data required for Unclaimed Property compliance and provide to business management teams for required processes in timely manner
• Maintain tax calendar, tax matrices, tax ID numbers, and tax exemption certificates
• Keep current on tax laws/regulations for responsible states, changes in industry regulations

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Taxation required
• CPA or CMI designation
• Minimum 3 years' experience in tax compliance and returns, including multi-state Sales & Use Tax planning, reporting, and filing
• In-depth knowledge of SALT including knowledge in State Income/Franchise Tax, Credits and Incentives, Sales and Use Tax, and Property Tax procedures and compliance
• Avalara experience a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PDF
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and planning skills