Sales Tax Analyst I
Sales Tax Analyst I
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- Sales Tax Analyst IAbout the Job:Are you ready to jumpstart your career in data analysis while making a real impact in the world of sales tax compliance Join our innovative team as a Sales Tax Analyst and play a key role in ensuring businesses meet their sales tax obligations. Youll have the chance to dive deep into data uncover trends and help drive smarter business decisions all while working with external businesses and contributing to meaningful city projects!
Job Type:Full-time
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pmWork Location:City Administration Building 30 S Nevada Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903.This position requires full-time in-office presence.
As an Analyst I you will:
- Data Collection & Organization: Gather and structure data from various sources including databases spreadsheets and external businesses that collect and remit sales tax to support Sales Tax Enforcement Officers and Auditors.
- Data Analysis: Examine and interpret sales tax records from businesses to identify patterns discrepancies and trends providing actionable insights that guide decision-making.
- Process Improvement:Develop and implement best practices for data analysis continuously improving how we collect audit and manage tax-related data.
- Quality Assurance:Conduct regular audits and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with sales tax regulations.
- Reporting: Create ad-hoc reports to answer specific operational questions and prepare weekly or monthly summaries to support cross-functional areas ensuring data-driven decisions are made across the organization.
- Construction Project Reconciliation: Conduct detailed reviews of construction-related tax data including economic incentives tax exemptions refunds and compliance audits
- Amended Returns & Refund Oversight: Verify the accuracy of amended tax returns and refund requests ensuring compliance with all regulations and policies.
- New Sales Tax System Rollout: Support the transition to a new Sales Tax system by assisting with data migration reconciliations and ensuring a smooth implementation process.
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
One year of full-time professional experience in accounting or finance
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
- Experience working in compliance or accounting/finance
- Experience working in federal state or local government
- Intermediate or above excel proficiency
Additional Information
Please contact Jeffrey Plunkett at for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
