This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
The Tax Specialist supports the State and Local Tax Audit Management function by assisting audit managers with state and local transaction tax audits. This entry-level role is responsible for gathering, organizing, and analyzing data requested by auditors; supporting tax research related to audit findings; and developing a working understanding of transaction tax processes, including research and planning, compliance, exemptions, taxability, and billing systems.
Key Responsibilities
Assist audit managers throughout the state and local tax audit process, including data collection, analysis, documentation, and response preparation.
Gather, organize, and analyze data needed to support auditor requests and audit findings.
Research state and local tax laws and regulations, with guidance, to help evaluate audit positions and support responses.
Develop working knowledge of transaction tax processes, including research and planning, compliance, exemptions, taxability, and billing systems.
Prepare clear and accurate audit documentation, schedules, summaries, and related materials.
Communicate professionally with auditors and internal business partners to support an efficient and well-documented audit process.
Apply judgment within established practices, policies, and procedures when reviewing data, selecting methods, and evaluating audit support.
Qualifications / Experience
Entry-level role; prior experience in tax, audit, accounting, or data analysis is helpful but not required.
Ability to learn state and local transaction tax concepts, audit processes, and related systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with audit managers, internal teams, and auditors.
Skills / Competencies
Data gathering and analysis
Tax research and documentation
Attention to detail
Communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn tax laws, regulations, and transaction tax processes
Sound judgment within established policies and procedures
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 2+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Dallas, TexasSalary Range:
$87,200.00 - $130,800.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)
- 2+ years of related experience
- Certification (required in some areas)
- Ability to learn state and local transaction tax concepts and audit processes
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with audit managers and auditors
- Data gathering and analysis skills
- Tax research and documentation skills
- Attention to detail
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