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Responsible for assisting with the co-source process of sales and use tax returns, liquor returns, and food and beverage tax returns, payment of and accounting for all related tax liabilities, maintenance of related tax records and files and assisting with the handling of audits. The overall objective of this position is to ensure compliance with all applicable state, local and foreign tax requirements while minimizing the sales and use tax burden for the Company.

This role requires an onsite presence at the Atlanta Support Center at least 80%.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assisting with the co-source process of the sales and use tax returns, liquor returns, and food and beverage tax returns in a timely manner and in compliance with all applicable state, local and foreign tax requirements

• Review general ledger data for sales and purchases and ensure that all data is properly provided to the co-source firm that will be loaded into their applicable sales/use tax software compliance system. Conduct research and document taxability questions, tax rates, jurisdictional information, etc.

• Ensure that all sales data and taxable purchases are properly reported in the most tax efficient manner. Maintain sales/use tax compliance files for all units and jurisdictions in accordance with the Internal Audit guidelines. File copies of statements, bills, tax returns and correspondence as appropriate

• Ensure that documentation in the file is captured and meets Tax Department standards and requirements.

• Provide support for audits as needed. Ensure that all available discounts granted for timely filing by taxing jurisdictions are secured and tracked monthly

• Responsible for reviewing the monthly payment of, and accounting processes for, taxes provided by the co-source firm for sales/use taxes, food and beverage, liquor, hospitability, gross receipts taxes, excise and other similar taxes as required

• Responsible for reviewing journal entries and accounting adjustments provided by the co-source firm. Monitor and adjust related general ledger accounts as needed

• Responsible for monthly sales and use tax reconciliations required for internal reporting purposes. Analyze and reconcile sales and use tax liability accounts to the general ledger on a timely basis. Determine accuracy of payments and accrual

• Monitor any activity originating outside the Tax Department and summarize any differences for review by senior management

• Prepare and submit for approval journal entries as required to adjust the accounts.

• Onesource Indirect Tax support and maintenance as requested. Proficient Alteryx knowledge base. Build and troubleshoot Alteryx workflows for the sales and use compliance processes

• Provide guidance and support on streamlining sales and use processes through technology improvements

• Effectively utilize the system for sales/use tax compliance and reporting to senior management

• Monitor new restaurant openings and register new legal entities, new restaurants, including acquisitions, with applicable taxing jurisdictions, ensure proper set up for EFT payments and integration of the new restaurants into filings and processes

• Determine when accounts need to be discontinued or closed due to restaurant closings or sale of a location and prepare the necessary paperwork for submission to the applicable taxing jurisdiction

• Monitor exempt sales being reported in the system from the restaurants and ensure that appropriate exemption certificates are secured to support the exemptions

• Summarize issues and problems discovered and alert senior management as appropriate for FAS5 reporting.

• Assist with the integration of acquired restaurants or brands as appropriate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year Degree in Business, Accounting, Management, or Finance or significant accounting coursework coupled with sales/use tax experience

• 3 years of sales and use tax experience minimum

• 5 - 7 years experience is preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Excellent computer systems skills including experience with accounting and tax software and MS Office software

• Knowledge of technical tax concepts

• Knowledge of accounting principles

• Project management skills and time management skills

• Attention to detail

• Analytical skills

• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Problem solving skills

• Initiative

• Ability to work in a team environment with collaboration

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Must conduct himself/herself in a professional, respectful and appropriate manner at all times with the highest integrity

• Oracle Cloud

• OneSource Indirect Tax

• Knowledge of Alteryx – highly preferred

• Knowledge base working with Bots

• Strong tax technical knowledge and skills in sales/use tax area

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong financial analysis skills

• Sound business judgment and decision making skills

• Effective planning skills, short term and long term

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.