Sales Tax Accountant

Job Identification: 215542

Job Category: Finance and Accounting

Job Schedule: Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

This role is based at our corporate office in Memphis, TN

This is your chance to be part of a Finance Team that is a critical partner that manages all global activities related to financial performance, accounting, tax, forecasting, risk management, and asset management. As a Sales Tax Accountant on the Hilton Transaction Tax team, reporting to, Manager, Transaction Taxes, you will focus on the compliance of sales, use and transient occupancy tax returns. This includes evaluating data to file accurate tax returns. You will also assist with research, audits and planning projects.

What you'll do during a typical day:

• Prepare, research, and file multiple sales, occupancy, use, telecom, liquor and use tax returns for multiple jurisdictions.

• Maintain a tax calendar or automated workflow with due dates, registration numbers to ensure all returns are filed.

• Responsible for the monthly analyzing exemptions with the responsibility of accepting or rejecting to comply with laws and rules.

How you'll collaborate with others:

• Respond to requests for tax information from internal customers and taxing jurisdictions, resolving compliance issues with taxing authorities.

• Respond to requests for tax related information from internal customers and taxing jurisdictions.

• Resolve compliance issues with taxing jurisdictions.

• Work with team members, corporate accountants and hotel team members.

Projects you'll take ownership of:

• Identify or assist with opportunities to improve operations or improve processes and how we can better serve the hotels and improve the accuracy and filing of transaction tax compliance.

• Ensure your worksheets are up to date and correct

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• One (1) year of state sales and use tax

• Two (2) years of general ledger accounting experience

• Experience analyzing financial data

• Experience with financial systems, such as PeopleSoft, and proficient in Excel, and Word

• Research tax implications

It would be useful if you have:

• BA/BS Bachelor's Degree

• Knowledge of indirect, transaction, sales and use tax

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

• Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

• Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

• Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

• Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

• Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off (PTO) - Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

• Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

• Financial security for your future - Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits ( package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $52,500 - $75,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests-we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands ( , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career-and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog ( to see why we're more than a great place to stay-we're a great place to work.