Senior Corporate Tax Accountant

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Company: Salem Media Group

Location: Camarillo, CA 93010

Description:

Overview

Salem Media Group, publicly traded (SALM), offers an exceptional opportunity for a senior tax professional for our beautiful office in Camarillo, CA. ** Could be remote for the right person if not local.

Salem Media Group operates over 90+ radio stations nationwide & satellite radio as well as digital media such as streaming services. We are looking for a senior tax professional to join our Tax Department. The senior tax will have opportunities to learn tax provision and compliance, if desired, though mainly focus on Salem's sales & use tax ("SUT"). This position requires a working knowledge of SUT principles; month-end close and reconciliations, strong organizational skills; effective collaboration and communication; and efficient execution.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the SUT preparation process to ensure the Company's SUT compliance, including maintain filing requirements in software to enable correct frequencies.
  • Maintain tax files (processing sales tax exemption certificates for customers)
  • Resolve filing issues and notices as necessary, such as, filing delinquent returns.
  • Register the Company in new states, as required.
  • Monitor SUT technical developments.
  • Perform tax research on SUT issues (for example, Company's obligations to collect and sales taxes).
  • Assist in audits by taxing authorities.
  • Build strong cross function relationships with members from other teams (such as, Sales, Accounting, Operations).
  • Assist in month-end financial close, including reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts and with the quarter and year-end audit processes.
  • Assist with other various ad-hoc projects, as needed.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accountancy or finance.
  • 4 to 6 years of working experience.
  • Technical expertise as well as research skills on SUT matters and ability to make informed conclusions and recommendations.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to details and ability to prioritize multiple tasks/projects and routine responsibilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and work effectively independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to adapt to change, think strategically, deliver high quality results.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
  • Experience with Avalara (AvaTax) is a plus.


Benefits

  • Competitive pay structure based on experience
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid holidays and vacation time


EEO Statement

Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we've been certified as a "Great Place to Work" and as a "Best and Brightest" equal opportunity employer.

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Compensation

$75,000 - $90,000

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