Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.

Who You Are

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to work under the Director of Tax overseeing sales / use and parking tax compliance and related activities. The position will be responsible for supervising tax accountants and interns, reviewing and assisting with the preparation of tax returns, audits, and ensuring timely and accurate filings. Key responsibilities include data gathering for audits, reviewing monthly use tax calculations, performing account analyses, and researching new tax laws to assess their impact on the company.

What You'll Do

Supervise Tax Accountant and Interns in the sales / use and parking tax process

Review sales / use and parking tax returns prepared by tax staff

Assist in the preparation of sales / use and parking tax returns

Assist with data gathering for sales / use and parking tax audits

Review monthly use tax calculation and perform monthly account analysis

Research new tax laws and the impact to the company

Assist in the Preparation of Federal / State Partnership Returns

Respond to taxing jurisdiction notices

Assist with customary tax department compliance work including tax research

Handle oral and written correspondence from field personnel

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required

2+ years experience in a Corporate Tax Department or Public Accounting Firm, including 2+ years preparing sales and use tax returns

Prior use of a tax research tool such as RIA Checkpoint or CCH Intelliconnect

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc), and accurate data tracking across multiple files

Ability to work effectively and contribute in fast-pace, multi-project environment

Ability to work independently and to adhere to deadlines

Strong written and oral communication skills