Tax Analyst

FacebookLinkedInEmailXCopy URLIf you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Tax AnalystFull TimeFinanceUS - Alabama, Montgomery, AL, US+32 More Locations2 days agoRequisition ID: 2356ApplySalary Range: $59,000.00 To $60,000.00 AnnuallyAbout defi SOLUTIONS:It’s an exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance.  Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn.Position Purpose: As a Tax Analyst, you will be responsible for the processing of all property tax bills associated with the auto loan and lending business and for processing property tax rendition filings and abatements.Essential functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Enhance productivity and streamline processing to achieve at least 10% improvement year over year.  Ability to create and follow policy and procedures 100% of the time. Meet bill payment deadlines and follow-up on sales and property payments with clientsAttention to various state and other jurisdiction deadlines and processes to prevent penaltiesProcess and pay bills on behalf of multiple clients for sales and property taxHandle the rendition filing process for all required statesProcess fulfillment requests (i.e. customers requesting copies of property tax)Process abatements, refund checks to lessees and check requests for clients Handle requests for research if customers are disputing charges.  Contact the appropriate taxing jurisdictions, if neededAssist in the preparation of various items within appropriate timelines **Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field or equivalent experienceMinimum of 3-5 years basic accounting/ accounts payable experience requiredMinimum 3 years experience with property and sales tax as it relates to vehicle leasesAdditional eligibility requirements:Understanding of automotive leasing sales tax, ability to research and understand sales tax requirements and applicability to client portfoliosAbility to research mainframe system manuals to determine set up requirements and changes needed to support taxing requirements and payment allocationsStrong written and verbal communications, comfortable with making recommendations to our clients and supporting decision rationale Provide guidance and manage workflow for tax staff to ensure all filings are accurate and completed within time deadlines to ensure financial penalties are not assessedDependable self-starterProficiency in MS Windows based environment with intermediate proficiency with MS Excel software requiredMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment with daily work processing deadlinesStrong Data entry/keyboarding skills requiredExcellent organizational, time management, follow through, research and problem-solving skills requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent phone and customer service skillsAbility to work effectively independently with minor supervisionReconciliation and finance support.  Responsible to help reconcile daily balances for cash accounts.Ability to participate effectively in a team atmosphere Travel required:Less than 5% travel Affirmative Action/EEO statement:defi SOLUTIONS is...