Position Responsibilities/Requirements
Prepares state and local indirect tax returns, maintains tax records and is responsible for all aspects of sales and property tax liabilities for multiple legal entities.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Prepares, reviews and files various reports for state and local reporting as well as other areas of tax compliance (monthly, quarterly, annually).
•Maintains current knowledge of tax laws, updates, and revisions and informs management of issues affecting FIS.
•Reviews proposals for tax implications and recommends actions that meet business plans while managing tax liability.
•Investigates and reconciles discrepancies.
•Anticipates potential tax filing conflicts and resolves before returns are filed
•Reconciles any year-end balances and recover any tax overpayments.
•Requests refunds for dual taxation, incorrect assessment, and exempt property.
•Assists with tax audits.
•Monitors internal reporting software database for integrity and maintenance.
•Performs other related duties assigned as needed.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience as required for specific job level. Due to continual changes in tax regulations, continuing education is required.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•Good understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as well as company accounting policies, procedures and standards
•Knowledge of federal, state and local income, use and sales tax concepts, practices and procedures for multiple entities in multiple jurisdictions
•Communicates ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise, and professional manner
•Ability to analyze and solve problems using learned techniques and tools
•Analytical and statistical examination skills
•Ability to understand and apply learned concepts
•Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
•Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish work to ensure critical deadlines are met
•Ability to create spreadsheets and demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients and public
With a 50-year history rooted in the financial services industry, FIS™ is the world's largest global provider dedicated to financial technology solutions. We champion clients from banking to capital markets, retail to corporate and everything touched by financial services. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, our 53,000 worldwide employees help serve more than 20,000 clients in over 130 countries. Our technology powers billions of transactions annually that move over $9 trillion around the globe. FIS is a Fortune 500 company and is a member of Standard & Poor's 500® Index.
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the FIS Online Privacy Notice.
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and here: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
As part of the selection process this role may require an assessment to determine suitability
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
Prepares state and local indirect tax returns, maintains tax records and is responsible for all aspects of sales and property tax liabilities for multiple legal entities.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Prepares, reviews and files various reports for state and local reporting as well as other areas of tax compliance (monthly, quarterly, annually).
•Maintains current knowledge of tax laws, updates, and revisions and informs management of issues affecting FIS.
•Reviews proposals for tax implications and recommends actions that meet business plans while managing tax liability.
•Investigates and reconciles discrepancies.
•Anticipates potential tax filing conflicts and resolves before returns are filed
•Reconciles any year-end balances and recover any tax overpayments.
•Requests refunds for dual taxation, incorrect assessment, and exempt property.
•Assists with tax audits.
•Monitors internal reporting software database for integrity and maintenance.
•Performs other related duties assigned as needed.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience as required for specific job level. Due to continual changes in tax regulations, continuing education is required.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•Good understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as well as company accounting policies, procedures and standards
•Knowledge of federal, state and local income, use and sales tax concepts, practices and procedures for multiple entities in multiple jurisdictions
•Communicates ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise, and professional manner
•Ability to analyze and solve problems using learned techniques and tools
•Analytical and statistical examination skills
•Ability to understand and apply learned concepts
•Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
•Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish work to ensure critical deadlines are met
•Ability to create spreadsheets and demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients and public
With a 50-year history rooted in the financial services industry, FIS™ is the world's largest global provider dedicated to financial technology solutions. We champion clients from banking to capital markets, retail to corporate and everything touched by financial services. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, our 53,000 worldwide employees help serve more than 20,000 clients in over 130 countries. Our technology powers billions of transactions annually that move over $9 trillion around the globe. FIS is a Fortune 500 company and is a member of Standard & Poor's 500® Index.
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the FIS Online Privacy Notice.
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and here: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
As part of the selection process this role may require an assessment to determine suitability
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.