Tax Accountant, State and Local Tax

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation. The Tax Accountant will assist with all elements of various indirect state tax compliance, reporting, and audits processes.ResponsibilitiesPrepare 700 business personal property returns for 39 reportable states covering over 200 various jurisdictionsLog and review over 400 property tax assessment notices, 500 property tax bills, and any open appealsPrepare quarterly and annualized NY commercial rent tax returns, billboard and signage familiarity preferredPrepare various other state and local tax returns including San Francisco gross receipts/homeless tax, annual reports, and Delaware Franchise TaxAdminister and oversee data related to the formation, dissolution and ownership structure of legal entities within the tax groupAssist with training of affiliates worldwide, interact with accounting, finance, and operating business unit teamsMaintain the tax department’s compliance calendarKeep current on state legislative changes and developmentsFacilitate and champion process improvement initiatives within the tax group to enhance efficiency through the introduction of innovative solutions and collaboration with other tax specialty groupsHonesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined aboveSkillsUndergraduate degree in Accounting/Taxation or equivalent experience requiredA minimum of 1-2 years of experience of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience from a large corporationExcellent verbal and written communication skills, high degree of accuracy and self-review, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline driven dynamic environmentProficient with MS Office and automation solutions a plusMust be eligible to work unrestricted in the USAEntertainment industry experience preferredBillboard and signage familiarity preferredBenefitsComprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefitsFertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programsBasic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and childrenVoluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insuranceShort-term & long-term disability plansUp to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vestingEducation assistance and student loan programsFlexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedulesTime off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)Matching gift programA wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employeesEmployee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)Company OverviewWE ARE SONY Our spirit of innovation and challenge has created those special moments that make people say ‘wow’. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in San Diego - US | Tokyo - JP, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.sonyjobs.com.



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