Staff Tax Accountant

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Position Summary:

Tax/Staff Accountant will assist with the management of multistate sales/occupancy tax returns, personal property tax returns and various other state and local filings.

I. Position Responsibilities: Essential

• Review, and oversee our Third Party that files sales/use and hotel occupancy tax returns for monthly, quarterly and annual filings for multiple jurisdictions
• Record month end sales and use tax journal entries
• Assist the tax manager and tax team with sales tax and property tax audits – audit calendar, correspondence to auditor’s requests, and audit status report
• Prepare check requests for tax invoices
• Prepare business registrations, business licenses and annual reports
• Respond to property general managers to answer tax questions or determine the validity of sales tax exemptions
• Properly record and document exempt revenue
• Prepare tax journal entries and enter them into the accounting system (Epicor)
• Assist the tax manager with tax notices from various jurisdictions to resolve outstanding tax issues
• Assist the tax manager with periodic research for tax rate change and municipal code updated

II. Essential Skills/Credentials/Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Familiarity with online tax research resources
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to efficiently work in a high volume environment
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Previous sales/occupancy tax experience is preferred

III. Mental and Physical Demands

Work Environment:

• Typical office environment – moderate noise level

Physical Demands:

• The position will be physically located in the Atlanta office; working remotely (outside of Company Directed Guidelines) is not permitted. Currently, the in-office work model is a hybrid with 2 days remote/3 days in the office.
• Indoor work with hard and carpeted surfaces
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• This position is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Extensive use of hands and fingers for manipulation of the keyboard, answering phone calls, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, and other office productivity machinery.
• Use of computer terminal, which requires extensive eye contact with a video display terminal.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees/vendors. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Travel Demands:

• This position requires less than 5% travel; however, from time to time, and depending on the project, travel needs could change.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers/supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

About Us

About InTown Suites

InTown Suites is one of America’s largest wholly-owned economy extended stay hotel brands with 196 properties in 22 states. Since 1989, this extended stay brand has experienced high occupancy rates, leading to sustained growth and stability for its employees, even during economic downturns. InTown Suites provides apartment-style suites that are designed for extended weekly, monthly, or even longer stays and includes in-room kitchens with a full-size refrigerator, two-burner stovetop, and microwave. Fully renovated premium suites also provide a brand new kitchen with more comfort and storage for guests. It’s sister brand, Uptown Suites, is the newest way to extended stay with 8 extended stay properties across the country. InTown and Uptown Suites are proud to provide our employees with a culture that embraces and is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Come join our 1,400 (and growing) team members!

InTown Suites Mission

We work hard to live up to our mission and our core values. For us, these are not just words; they are the reason we exist. They’re why we get up in the morning! Therefore, we’re proud to share these with you.
Our Mission: We make every guest stay memorable with small gestures that make a big difference.
So what does this mean? It means we’re friendly and caring and that we seize opportunities to brighten your day. We want to do good – and do well. Our core values help guide us on this journey.

InTown Suites Core Values

Unexpected Delight – We deliver wow in the now by speaking and acting with warmth and graciousness, constantly delivering through “little things that go a long way.” We make our guests feel special, not just safe. It’s these small, positive moments that surprise people.

Efficiency – Like anyone on a budget, we do more with less. We keep it simple and always consistent and approach everything with clarity and self-discipline. Common sense is key.

Unity – We support one another, celebrate successes, and have each other’s backs. We speak freely, communicate often, and respect one another. Ultimately, we work together in harmony and with a sense of purpose.

Integrity – We do the right thing even when no one is watching. Honor and integrity are everything. We are accountable for our actions and trust each other.

Passion – We go all in! We’re a culture of doers. We’re hungry and driven to make things better, smarter, and easier. We are resilient and resourceful. We love what we do and the value it creates for our guests.

Our brand is growing and so is our team! Be a part of the story and enjoy competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Weekly pay

• Exceptional work/life balance

• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

• Comprehensive training programs

• Competitive starting salaries

• Bonus Potential

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match