Sales Tax Accountant

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

This role is based at our corporate office in Memphis, TN

This is your chance to be part of a Finance Team that is a critical business partner that manages all global activities related to financial performance, accounting, tax, forecasting, risk management, and asset management. As a Sales Tax Accountant on the Hilton Transaction Tax team, you will focus on the compliance of sales & use tax returns. This includes preparing, reviewing, and analyzing data to file tax returns accurately.

What you''ll do during a typical day:

• Prepare, research, and file sales & use tax returns for multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain a tax calendar or automated workflow with due dates, registration numbers, etc. to ensure all returns are filed.
• Prepare monthly Journal Entries and enter in PeopleSoft.

How you''ll collaborate with others:

• Respond to requests for tax information from internal customers.
• Resolve compliance issues with taxing jurisdictions.

Projects you''ll take ownership of:

• Identify or assist with opportunities to improve operations or streamline processes for the corporate legal entities and streamline the accuracy and filing of transaction tax compliance.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• One (1) year of multi-state sales and use tax
• Two (2) years of general ledger accounting experience
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting financial data
• Experience with financial systems, such as PeopleSoft, and proficient with Excel, and Word
• Analyzing and researching tax implications

It would be useful if you have:

• BA/BS Bachelor''s Degree
• Knowledge of indirect, transaction, sales and use tax
• Experience with OneSource (Sabrix) and/or Vertex Software

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests-we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

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