Now Hiring - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - Analyst, Sales & Use Tax in Miami, FL

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_This position is on - site in our Royal Caribbean Miami 1050 Building _ Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team of employees at Royal Caribbean Group We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands -- including Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises -- the most innovative fleet and private destinations and the best people Together we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests Royal Caribbean team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Sales Tax Analyst reporting to the Senior Manager Tax Strategy Position Summary The Sales Tax Analyst prepares and reviews US federal state local and miscellaneous tax filings and certain non-US indirect tax filings Gathers data for tax reporting filings and examinations prepares journal entries reconciles general ledger accounts maintains tax calendar and performs tax technical research Essential Duties and Responsibilities Gathers appropriate data analyzes accounts and records and from that information prepares Sales & Use * income tax return work-papers * Prepares monthly tax forecast updates and variance analysis * Prepares tax entries and reconciles tax accounts * Gathers appropriate information and prepares (but not limited to) the following returns: * gross receipts tax returns * alcohol excise tax returns * gaming tax returns and withholding tax deposits * tangible personal property tax returns * shipboard casino winnings Non-US * indirect tax filings * other miscellaneous tax filings as necessary Supervise assign tasks and coordinate the preparation of tax filings and workpapers with staff in outside outsourcing firms (eg * third-party tax return preparers and consulting firms) Prepares and coordinates timely tax payments to various income tax authorities (Italy Spain China Australia India * & Brazil) Reconciles tax accounts prepare budgets and forecasts of VAT GST * Freight Tax and other global taxes Assists in global tax audits and responds to notices received from tax authorities relating to the above-mentioned tax filings * * Communicate with shipboard personnel to gather information required for return filings Updates state and local sales tax rate VAT * GST tables for all ships onboard point of sale system Coordinating with SOVOS to manage and transmit Tax documents (eg * W-2G & 1042s Forms) to appropriate tax authorities * Performs state and local tax and international regulatory research to ensure company is tax compliant Responds to requests from vendors * Accounts Payable and Purchasing for sales tax exemption certificates Assists Sr Tax Manager with state * and local tax authority inquiries and audits Serves as a resource for tax department management in assisting with the day- to-day issues and inquiries that arise from other areas of the company * * Assists with accounting for income taxes under ASC 450 research and analysis This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position Employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management Qualifications Knowledge & Skills Bachelors degree in Accounting * or similar business field Minimum of 2 years of tax-related experience public accounting * or industry * Highly proficient in excel * Attention to detail * Certified Public Accountant or candidate preferred * Ability to write reports and business correspondence Ability to effectively communicate including the ability to simplify technical jargon * public speaking ability * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists * Proficient PC skills: Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint JD Edwards EssBase Tax Calendar * on-line research tools Physical Requirement The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit stand write review and type reports compile data operate a pc communicate listen and assess information The employee may move about the office complex may travel to other office locations and may lift push pull or move 10 - 15 pounds Visual requirements include distant close and color vision and ability to adjust focus Working Conditions Miami based position with some travel The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations The environment includes office locations and/or moving inside/outside the office We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon! It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment LI-FM1 Nearest Major Market: Miami