Manager, Tax
AmTrust Financial
- Cleveland, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Primarily responsible for all SALT filings; also assists in preparation of (state income, franchise, personal property, annual reports, sales and use tax, tax clearance certificates, tax audits
- Responsible for tax research and planning.
- Responsible for preparation of state corporate tax returns and supporting workpapers.
- Responsible for researching and responding to federal and state tax notices.
- Reconcile and prepare analysis on general ledger tax accounts.
- Responsible for coordination and assistance of state tax examinations by various tax authorities.
- Maintain and utilize state income tax software system for AmTrust’s companies.
- Assist in maintaining tax compliance calendar and audit schedules, updating as needed.
- Maintain relationships with various taxing authorities regarding state income tax issues.
- Responsible for coordination and assistance of state examinations by various tax authorities.
- Responsible for sales tax transactions for purchases of Fixed Assets, Market Data, and Software, etc. using the Vertex Sales and Use Tax automation system to determine the taxability of each item.
- Assist in technical tax-related issues involving other essential departments within the AmTrust organization.
- Supervision of staff tax accountants
- Assist on any special projects requested by the Vice-President or Director of Corporate Tax.
- Experience with OneSource Income Tax or similar tax preparation software.
- Organized individual with an attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
- Ability to complete thorough workpapers supporting various tax returns.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or Masters of Tax and/or CPA
- 3-7 years of Supervisor or Manager SALT related experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) as well as basic knowledge of operating systems