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Global Strategic Accountants is Hiring – Indirect Tax Compliance Associate Intern

Global Strategic Accountants, LLC. is a full service telecom and transactions tax outsourcing and consulting firm, with customers from five continents. GSA is located in Alpharetta, GA.

Financial and Regulatory compliance is one of the fastest growing areas of Accounting & Finance operations. As a North American leader in telecommunications turnkey solutions, Global Strategic Accountants ("GSA"), deals with a wide range of unique and emerging regulatory and indirect tax issues.

Joining the Compliance Operations team at GSA provides the opportunity for individuals to face these issues head on in a collaborative environment.

GSA is seeking an Indirect Tax Compliance Associate Intern to join our tax team.

Description & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

Filing an array of indirect taxes across North America utilizing various methods (paper, efile, etc)
Researching tax implications based upon technology services being utilized
Resolution of reporting disputes with taxing authorities

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience Requested

By joining GSA you will become an integral player in building GSA's growing Compliance and Tax Operations team. The role will offer numerous opportunities to build processes to support the reporting and planning needs.

Location

GSA is located in Alpharetta, GA.

Compensation/Benefits

$15/hour

Reference Number

2008.001

How To Apply

Submit your contact information and resume to [email protected]. Please note the reference number for the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Global Strategic Accountants is Hiring – Licensing Department Clerk

Global Strategic Accountants, LLC is a leading practice in Tax and Regulatory consulting and services with customers from five continents. GSA is located in Alpharetta, GA.

Position - Licensing Department Clerk

The primary function of the Licensing Department Clerk will be to support the Registration and the Project/Consulting Team in all assigned areas of projects, consulting engagements and registrations requirements for all clients for both tax and regulatory.

Description & Responsibilities

Strong desire to move ahead and take on more responsibility. Support the Registration and Project/Consulting Team as needed by sorting department documents, mailing registrations, contacting jurisdictions, and inputting database events

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience Requested

The position will require organization and meticulous attention to detail.

Location

GSA is located in Alpharetta, GA.

Compensation/Benefits

$30K-$35K/annually.Benefits offered, eligible after 90 day probationary period.

Reference Number

3907.002

How To Apply

Submit your contact information and resume to [email protected]. Please note the reference number for the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

GSA is Hiring – Senior Manager, Regulatory Research

Global Strategic Accountants LLC, a leading practice in Tax and Regulatory consulting and services with customers from five continents, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our accounting and consultancy practice. GSA is in Alpharetta, GA.

Position - Senior Manager, Regulatory Research

This position serves as manager and supervisor of the Research Section within the Regulatory Research Department.

Description & Responsibilities

This position is the expert advisory role to the EVP, President and CEO of a leading telecommunications/energy tax and regulatory firm. Accordingly, it participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of Public Service and Public Utility programs, assigns reports, schedule reports and creates filing policies in all domestic jurisdictions and Canada. The position also requires immediate interpretation of new Public Service and Public Utility requirements, data requests and regulatory posturing obligations by unique state specific carrier type. The role reviews drafted legislation, federal rules and policy, as well as agency orders to assess impact on the client. This position's duties also include researching, advising and assisting the EVP, President and CEO on a frequent basis. The position will require client interaction daily and will require on-site visits for client onboarding.

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience Requested

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to work independently to accomplish tasks in a time sensitive manner. Knowledge of: state and federal laws impacting utility legislation; how to handle adversarial interactions; how to negotiate reasonable solutions; effective research techniques; ability to: plan, direct and coordinate activities of a complex, interrelated and interdependent nature, where unknowns and numerous contingency factors are involved; work with outside parties and establish a working relationship in order to accomplish program goals; interpret existing and proposal laws, policies and procedures and how they relate to utility regulations; assess the client specific impact, operational and organizational implications of existing and proposed legislative, policy and program decisions; formulate firm policies, procedures and guidelines; and serve as technical advisor and liaison with internal staff, clients and staff, industry, affiliate groups and local, state and federal agencies. Analytical and computer skills required. Testing of analytical, computer and research skills will be part of the interview process.

Location

GSA is located in Alpharetta, GA.

Compensation/Benefits

Compensation based on experience.

Reference Number

4806.2.001

How To Apply

Submit your contact information and resume to [email protected]. Please note the reference number for the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

GSA is Hiring – Senior Licensing Manager

Position - Senior Licensing Manager

The primary function of the Senior Licensing Manager will be to operate and manage the Qualification, Annual Reports and Registered Agent Department in all assigned areas of projects, consulting engagements and registrations requirements for all clients for both tax and regulatory.

Description & Responsibilities

The Senior Licensing Manager position will require organization, research and meticulous attention to detail and methodology for building and increasing long-term firm practices and standard operating procedures. The position will manage all department employees, function and be responsible for building a comprehensive forms database of all potential required registrations for automated form population by state & authority in a software tool licensed to the firm and be integral in building and implementing new firm initiatives to streamline the licensing software.

The primary functions/areas or expertise for this position include:

Entity Formations
Articles of Amendment
Dissolution or Withdrawals
Mergers
Certificates of Good Standing
DBA (renewals, registrations, and filings)
Trade name securement
Foreign and domestic qualifications
Annual reporting
Stock retirement procedures
Registered Agent and Resignation Process
Guam, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Qualification and Licensing Requirements
International Business License Research

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience Requested

Bachelor’s Degree:

Finance
Accounting
Social Science
Research
Business Management
Economics

Additionally:

Paralegal or Legal Degree is highly desired.
Telecommunications experience is highly desired
Strong desire to research and solve problems both qualitative and quantitative
Strong desire to move ahead
Quick and decisive action demonstrator

Location

GSA is located in Alpharetta, GA.

Compensation/Benefits

$50,000 – $69,000 + benefits+ potential for departmental bonus.

Reference Number

9705.004

How To Apply

Submit your contact information and resume to [email protected]. Please note the reference number for the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

GSA is Hiring – Licensing Analyst

Position - Licensing Analyst

The primary function of the Licensing Analyst will be to support the Registration and the Project/Consulting Team in all assigned areas of projects, consulting engagements and registrations requirements for all clients for both tax and regulatory.

Description & Responsibilities

The Licensing Analyst position will require organization, research and meticulous attention to detail and methodology for building and increasing long-term firm practices and standard operating procedures. The position will assist the Statutory Agent and DOR and local level indirect tax registration function and be responsible for building a comprehensive forms database of all potential required registrations for automated form population by state & jurisdiction in a software tool licensed to the firm.

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience Requested (NOT REQUIRED)

Bachelor’s Degree:

Finance
Accounting
Social Science
Research
Business Management
Economics

Additionally:

Strong desire to research and solve problems both qualitative and quantitative
Strong desire to move ahead and take on more responsibility
Quick and decisive action demonstrator

Location

GSA is located in Alpharetta, GA.

Compensation/Benefits

$27,000 – $35,000 annually based on experience.

Reference Number

8604.001

How To Apply

Submit your contact information and resume to [email protected]. Please note the reference number for the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

GSA is Hiring – Sales Tax Compliance Specialist

Global Strategic Accountants LLC, is a service bureau that completes State and Federal compliance filings for Telecommunications companies looking for a Sales Tax Compliance Specialist.

Position - Sales Tax Compliance Specialist

This position will handle filings for many clients that include sales and use tax, state and federal compliance reports and forms, state and federal annual reports, and other reporting requirements mandated by the many states and federal government.

Description & Responsibilities

Experience completing sales tax returns or other compliance filings in a multi-state environment for multiple clients is a must. Accounting/tax background is required. Experience in the telecommunications industry, or regulatory and compliance filings with state and federal government entities would be acceptable in lieu of education.

The successful candidate will be trained on the elements of the position but the following minimum requirements are mandatory for the applicant to be accepted and to succeed:

Ability to adapt to an environment that is consistently changing.
Extreme attention to detail without errors.
Highly organized and Extensive time management skills.
Ability to take the initiative to solve problems, and find the resources to complete the task.
Flexible both in work duties and work time.
Excellent communications skills.
Professional demeanor and attitude.
Able to deal with deadlines.

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience Requested

Candidate should possess a college education, preferably in accounting or finance. Associate degrees will be considered. 3-5 years Sales tax compliance filings experience required. Experience in the accounting field, telecommunications compliance field will be considered as well.

Location

GSA is located in Alpharetta, GA.

Compensation/Benefits/Special Notes

This position will be filled immediately within the next two weeks.

Reference Number

7503.002

How To Apply

Submit your contact information and resume to [email protected]. Please note the reference number for the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

GSA is Hiring – Accounting & Tax Consultant

Position - Accounting and Tax Consultant

The primary function of the Accounting and Tax Consultant will be to support the Tax and Regulatory Registration and the Project/Consulting Team in all assigned areas of projects. This position will be consultative in nature. Selected person will be required to provide professional advice on registration requirements for all clients for both tax and regulatory. The position will require organizational skills, as well as, research and meticulous attention to detail and methodology for building and increasing long-term firm practices and standard operating procedures.

Description & Responsibilities

The selected applicant will assist the Statutory Agent and Department Of Revenue specialists in fulfilling their duties. This team member will assist on the local level indirect tax registration function and be responsible for building a comprehensive forms database of all potential required registrations for automated form population by state & jurisdiction in a software tool licensed to the firm.

The day-to-day activity controlled by the Accounting and Tax Consultant includes: reviewing the accounting and tax requirements on a per client basis; analyzing and creating tax profiles for filing reconciliations to registrations requirements;reviewing financials and using financial statements to complete various annual reports for clients; reviewing and researching tax impositions on accrued liabilities, and; assisting in all research for project consulting engagements related to tax and accounting.

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience Requested

Bachelor’s Degree in the following Sciences with a Masters Preferred (but not required)
Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Research, Social Sciences.
Strong desire to research and solve problems that are both qualitative and quantitative
Strong desire to move ahead in their career path and take on team leading responsibilities
Prior Finance, Accounting, Tax and/or Research Internships or Experience with References
Quick and decisive action demonstrator

Location

GSA is located in Alpharetta, GA.

Compensation/Benefits

$30,000 – $42,000 annually based on experience per hour + Bonus Compensation based on Individual Productivity Goals established within the department.

Reference Number

6401.001

How To Apply

Submit your contact information and resume to [email protected]. Please note the reference number for the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.