Job Description

The indirect tax specialist will be responsible for assisting with compliance and audit management for Public Storage, including third parties and related entities in the U.S. in 40 states. As a key member of the team, the specialist will contribute significantly to various indirect tax matters including sales and use, property tax, gross receipts, business licenses and unclaimed property.

The specialist will interact with multiple stakeholders within the company, including accounting, finance as well as external partners to compile data to calculate liabilities and prepare and file returns in-house, ensuring timely payment. The specialist will assist in maintaining and updating OneSource and all integration points with the point of sale and SAP. This position provides support in various capacities, contributing to the overall efficiency and compliance of the indirect tax processes within Public Storage.

The specialist will be responsible for:

• Compile, review, and reconcile sales data to prepare 200+ state and local tax returns monthly
• Maintain filing schedules and deadline tracking to ensure accurate and timely payment of Public Storage and related entities including third-party managed properties
• Maintain detailed communication regarding tax notices received and resolution efforts related to tax notices, questionnaires, and inquiries received from tax authorities
• Assist with state and local indirect tax audits and appeals, amended returns, refund claims and internal reverse audits
• Perform general indirect tax research and advisory services, including resolving various indirect tax issues and questions for the business, as well as customers and vendors while maintaining positive relationships
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support efforts to implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Assist with monitoring tax compliance for company locations to ensure the properties adhere to company tax policies and procedures while staying up to date on the latest tax laws
• Assist in the monthly maintenance of Thomson Reuters OneSource Sales & Use Compliance, working with information system personnel to develop and refine tax data collection systems
• Ensure tax procedure manuals are consistently updated
• Support special projects and ad hoc analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 4 plus years experience in one or more of the following areas, with demonstrated progression of responsibilities: a corporate tax environment or finance environment, public accounting firm, or other relevant experience.
• 1 plus years’ experience in indirect tax audit management, compliance, or related work
• Strong skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to excel in multifaceted and dynamic environments
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Intermediate organization and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 plus years’ experience in indirect tax compliance, or related work
• Proficient in Advanced Excel Functions (PivotTable, VLookup, Database Query, etc.)
• Working knowledge of SAP and OneSource
• CMI a plus

Additional Information

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.