Tax Director jobs in Alaska

General Description

The Tax Analyst position is responsible for overseeing state and local tax research, registrations, filings (indirect taxes), and reconciliations. This position will ensure compliance with tax regulations, provide accurate data to operations, and handle various tax-related responsibilities. Also, this position requires expertise in tax analysis and attention to detail are essential in maintaining tax compliance and supporting the financial operations of the organization.

Bristol Alliance of Companies (Bristol Industries) is committed to building lasting relationships that reflect our hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to safety. Every employee has an impact on our success, which benefits the Native culture, land, and people of the Bristol Bay region.

Our values: People, Communities, Reputation, Teamwork, Trust, and Truth.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Research state and local payroll, gross receipts, excise taxes, and sales/use tax questions, including tax rates and filing requirements. Provide tax data to operations when requested, including tax rates for specific locations, tax obligations, allowable exemptions, etc. Register companies for state and local tax, including payroll withholding and unemployment, gross receipts and sales/use tax, business, and misc. other registrations.
• Prepare and file state and local gross receipts, excise taxes, and sales/use tax due.
• Prepare and file all property tax returns.
• Reconcile state and local tax liability accounts.
• Maintain annual state filing requirements.
• Review payroll tax returns quarterly filing, once received from UKG.
• Assist with payroll tax liability account reconciliations as needed.
• Resolve all indirect tax notices.
• Register entities with state Secretary of States.
• Ensure all annual reports are filed timely.
• Maintain an accurate list of all states each entity is in.
• Assist Choggiung Limited (parent) with the following as requested:
  • Tracking of state income tax filing and notices for all Bristol Alliance Companies
  • Process quarterly state estimated tax payments and return extensions.
• Assist with preparation of 1099s and W2s.
• Respond to audits (DOL, Income, indirect tax, payroll, etc.) as needed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in customer services.
• Skilled in intermediate Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and organize, work well under stress, meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, as required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication.

Required Qualification:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• BA/BBA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in corporate tax is required. A combination of experience and education may be considered in replacement of year of experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in government contracting, the construction industry and a multi-company environment is preferred.
• Experience with Alaska Native Corporations and knowledge of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program is preferred.
• Experience in government contracting is preferred.
• Work Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position may require close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Position may require specific physical requirements include, but are not limited to, balancing, stooping, sitting for long periods of time, reaching, walking, lifting, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
• Position is subject to inside environmental conditions.

Physical Qualifications:
The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Mobility: Must be able to stoop, kneel, reach, walk, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear audible safety alarms.
• Visual Acuity: Must be adequate to perform above listed tasks in a safe manner and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Lifting: Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Benefits:

Excellent salary and benefits package to include paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive health insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match.

Contingency

Continued employment is contingent upon passing security clearance, drug screen, and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Bristol Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and offers any available positions to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nation origin, age, disability, veteran status, parenthood, pregnancy, marital status, or changes in marital status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. This applied to recruitment, placement, pay, benefits, training, employment status changes, social and recreational programs, and other conditions and benefits of employment.

As an Alaska-Native owned company, Bristol Industries seek out and hire qualified Alaska Native and other minorities.

Measures of Performance:

• Timely and Accurate Tax Research and Compliance (30%):
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of state and local tax research.
  • Monitor compliance with tax filing requirements and deadlines.
  • Assess the accuracy of tax rates, obligations, exemptions, and related information provided to operations.
• Efficient State and Local Tax Registrations and Filings (30%):
  • Assess the timeliness and accuracy of registering companies of various state and local taxes.
  • Evaluate the preparation and filing of gross receipts, excise taxes, sales/use taxes, and property tax returns.
  • Monitor the reconciliation of state and local tax liability accounts.
  • Evaluate the adherence to annual state filing requirements, such as annual reports.
  • Monitor the accuracy and timeliness of filing all necessary state tax forms and documents.
• Effective Audit Response and Support (20%):
  • Assess the responsiveness and accuracy in handling various audits, including those related to DOL, income tax, indirect tax, and payroll.
  • Monitor the ability to provide requested documentation and information during audits.
• Exceptional customer service and teamwork (10%).
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner (10%).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)