Tax Analyst UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation one of North Americas largest uniform rental and facility service companies is seeking a motivated Tax Analyst to join our Tax team. This role supports the companys state and local tax function - sales and use tax property tax exemption certificate management and audit support - and offers hands-on exposure to tax research and process improvement across a multi-state footprint. This is a hybrid position based at our corporate headquarters in Wilmington MA.

Hybrid work schedule requiring employees to work 50% of their time in the office and 50% remotely from home.

Job Details:
Indirect Tax
Prepare state and local tax workpapers including sales and use tax analysis property tax payments and assessment review.
Maintain the exemption certificate library certificates collected from customers and certificates provided to vendors.
Support state and local tax audits including document gathering schedule preparation and drafting responses.
Contribute to maintaining and improving state and local tax processes including sales and use tax procedures and the underlying tax software.
Research and Analysis
Research state and local tax issues and review supporting financial statements with guidance from senior members of the team.
Administrative Support
Own the department tax calendar and the tracking log for incoming tax notices and inquiries.
Record tax payments and provide administrative support to the Tax Administrator.
Other
Support the state and local tax function on special projects and other duties as assigned by management.

The estimated salary for this position ranges from $80000 - $85000 yearly. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to the candidates skills experience and qualifications. Geographic differentials may also apply depending on the positions location. There is no application deadline for this role; recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

Qualifications External
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills pivot tables lookups and working with large data sets plus proficiency in Word Outlook and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and organization.
Motivated detail-oriented and comfortable asking questions in a collaborative team environment.
Coursework in or hands-on exposure to sales and use tax property tax or multi-state tax compliance.
Familiarity with tax engines or compliance software such as Vertex
Experience working within an ERP environment.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race color gender national origin ancestry religion physical or mental disability age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status pregnancy citizenship or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

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