Tax Coordinator
Disney Tax is a fast-paced, dynamic environment made up of multiple subgroups that collectively manage the tax needs of The Walt Disney Company and its Subsidiaries. Disney Tax Operations is a key component that provides team members with varied opportunities, which build skills and empower the tax professionals of the future. This opportunity is a once-in-a-career chance to participate as a change agent in a finance transformation. We want innovative team members who thrive on change and discovery.
The Indirect Tax group manages all sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts tax, and Canadian GST/HST for The Walt Disney Company and affiliates. This group is responsible for managing all sales/use/property/gross receipts tax research and planning initiatives, property tax appeals, post capitalization reviews, tax audits, overall business unit support, and multiple special projects. The opportunity provides continuous growth for motivated tax professionals.
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Responsibilities of & Requirements for the Role:
Process tax returns for tax compliance matters:
Assist with managing Indirect Tax Compliance Calendar oversight, ensuring that indirect tax returns, notices, extensions, and amended returns are timely filed with government agencies
Organize and prioritize tax files for processing according to due dates and payment method (check or EFT)
Manage the approval process for returns, extensions, and payments. This includes coordinating the approval process through Workfront, OLAF, and Docusign
Coordinate new vendor requests and extensions with appropriate parties.
Prepare and print certified mailing receipts and mailing envelopes
Assist with developing and maintaining various Key Process Indicators (KPIs) to be shared with management
Other Responsibilities:
Coordinate filling requests for files and other information from other off-site groups within the tax department
Assist in the preparation of sales and use tax exemption certificates
Coordinate with Cash and Banking when issues arise related to tax payments
Learn cross-functional responsibilities of other Tax Coordinators to provide back-up as needed
Other/Administrative
Perform general office administrative tasks such as onboarding new employees or contractors, administering various system access, and providing hardware support, etc.
Coordinate requirements with Building Management
Coordinate office events, including planning, budget tracking, and communication
Provide notary services as requested
Prepare correspondence and decks, including proofreading and document review for grammatical soundness and consistency
Coordinate travel arrangements for individuals and groups
Update and maintain postage meter, order postage, printing, and mailing supplies
Travel to Post Office to deliver certified mailings for the tax department
Copy and scan documents
Reserve and set up rooms for presentations
Coordinate and schedule meetings in Outlook
Qualifications
At least one year of relevant experience
Prior para professional experience in a large corporate tax group or accounting firm
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with external and internal partners
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-starter that takes a hands-on approach
Well organized and detail-oriented.
Project management skills
Alteryx, Tableau, Workfront, Vertex, SAP skills a plus
Able to efficiently coordinate the filing of large volumes of tax returns. This includes processing the returns, printing and saving to an online repository, processing checks and EFT requests, and sending by certified mail.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a field similar to those listed or relevant work experience.
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