Lead Transaction Tax Accountant

Overview

TDS, a Fortune 1000® national communications company, has a great opportunity for a Lead Transaction Tax Accountant . We are open to filling this position REMOTELY or in a hybrid work schedule in our Madison, WI office.

Responsibilities

TDS has a complex structure with multiple entities and multi-jurisdictional tax filing requirements. The core functions of Lead Transaction Tax Accountant are to contribute at a high level to TDS projects and objectives, including key roles with transaction taxes on customer bills and company purchases. This position is also expected to be a key contributor to developing and implementing tax savings and risk reduction strategies; and may also be a main point of contact for tax audits by government agencies. The Lead Transaction Tax Accountant provides leadership and indirect supervision to members of the Tax team and is responsible for developing and applying tax knowledge to group efforts and projects. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with filing requirements and tax related internal controls, including certain SOX requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that TDS Corporate, TDS Telecom, OneNeck and Suttle Straus personnel receive timely and accurate responses and resolutions to transaction tax questions.
• Provides non-income tax direction and recommendations for improvements and provides final review of tax set ups for SAP, billing, and other tax transactions to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant tax process.
• Leads, or participates in, transaction tax audits to ensure completion in an acceptable time frame. Participates in discussions with IRS or state auditors. Compiles data, analyzes results, and prepares responses.
• Identifies, develops, research, documents, and implements transaction tax savings strategies. Assists in providing transaction and/or property tax analysis to other tax teams, by researching and documenting tax impact on business decisions.
• Develops and provides training and guidance to other team members or others regarding tax systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) or 4+ years equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ progressively responsible tax experience including preparing and reviewing federal and state transaction tax filings, research, and audits

Other Qualifications:

• CMI preferred
• Strong knowledge of transaction tax at the federal and state level
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor team members
• Experience with tax research software and tax engines a strong plus
• Experience with Alteryx and PowerBI a plus
• Knowledge of telecommunications or IT industry preferred
• Ability to form effective relationships both within and outside the organization
• Demonstrated ability to influence and involve others in the decision-making process
• Ability to communicate in a range of methods clearly and effectively (written, verbal, formal presentation)

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This position has an annualized rate of pay that may range from $91,300 - $114,100 / year based on a number of factors which may include position level, internal equity and market location, and may also vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Associates are also eligible for a potential annual performance award (bonus), based on annual individual and company performance.

Our organization provides a comprehensive total rewards package. Offerings include comprehensive health & well-being benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, associate assistance program); savings & retirement programs (401(k) with company match); and other benefits which include, but are not limited to, an education assistance program, adoption assistance, auto/home/group legal plans, paid parental and family medical leave, paid volunteer days (up to three days per year), vacation days (fifteen days accrued per year for full-time/pro-rated accrual per year for part-time), paid sick/care-giver days (ten days accrued per year for full-time/pro-rated accrual per year for part-time), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday. Short-term and long-term disability is also available for full-time associates.

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