Sales Tax Accountant

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

What your day-to-day will be like:

• Prepare, research, and file multiple sales, occupancy, use, telecom, and liquor tax returns for our managed hotels.  You will notify hotel finance and the hotel of any discrepancies
• Maintain a tax calendar either online or through SharePoint with due dates, logins, etc. to ensure all returns are filed
• Analyze all monthly exemptions to ensure they comply with applicable jurisdiction rules

How you will collaborate with others:

• Respond to requests for tax information by internal customers and taxing jurisdictions
• Resolve any compliance issues with taxing authorities
• Interact with team members, corporate accountants, and hotel employees

What projects you will take ownership of:

• Maintain and add to the hotel information folders in SharePoint
• Identify or assist to improve operations or streamline processes
• Ensure your PeopleSoft worksheets are up-to-date and correct

WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT

You have these minimum qualifications:

• One (1) year of professional tax experience
• Two (2) years of general ledger accounting experience
• Experience interpreting financial data
• Experience with financial systems, such as PeopleSoft
• Experience researching tax implications

It would be useful if you have:

• BA/BS Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of indirect, transaction, lodging, or sales and use tax

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

Hilton, the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.  Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.