Tax Agent

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Finance, Engineering or Mathematics
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint)
Experience with large spreadsheets and databases is necessary with skills querying and analyzing data
Analytical, self-motivated, organized, collaborative, strong negotiating, written and verbal communication skills

Interact with various corporate personnel on a routine basis to acquire necessary data to complete duties
Develop and maintain property and excise tax system data, analysis, and procedures to ensure accuracy of tax assessments and filings
Perform valuations and review assessments of corporate assets by generally accepted appraisal techniques to ensure proposed tax assessments are equitable, reasonable, legal, and fair
Negotiate property tax assessments with state and local taxing authorities and approve legal binding settlements
Support and maintain Vertex sales tax system for proper analysis of transactions to ensure accuracy of sales and use tax accruals
Assist with data archiving and the creation of data files
Perform monthly general ledger tax account reconciliations
Represent the Corporation before administrative appeals and quasi-judicial hearings
Provide support and legal appeal recommendations for unresolved tax issues
Conduct and represent the Corporation in tax audits
Authorize payment of tax liabilities in accordance with applicable state tax statutes and local policy
Assist with technical training for other departmental staff and provide tax training and procedures for other Corporate personnel
Assist with annual property value summations and Ad Valorem tax liabilities for Corporate Business Units
Other duties as required