Senior Tax Accountant

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Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Machine Learning • Payments • Real Estate • PropTech
Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company for the real world.
The Role
Who we are

The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.

Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to work under the Director of Tax overseeing sales/use and parking tax compliance and related activities. The position will be responsible for supervising tax accountants and interns, reviewing and assisting with the preparation of tax returns, audits, and ensuring timely and accurate filings. Key responsibilities include data gathering for audits, reviewing monthly use tax calculations, performing account analyses, and researching new tax laws to assess their impact on the company.

What you'll do
  • Supervise Tax Accountant and Interns in the sales/use and parking tax process
  • Review sales/use and parking tax returns prepared by tax staff
  • Assist in the preparation of sales/use and parking tax returns
  • Assist with data gathering for sales/use and parking tax audits 
  • Review monthly use tax calculation and perform monthly account analysis
  • Research new tax laws and the impact to the company
  • Assist in the Preparation of Federal/State Partnership Returns
  • Respond to taxing jurisdiction notices
  • Assist with customary tax department compliance work including tax research
  • Handle oral and written correspondence from field personnel 
What we're looking for
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required  
  • 2+ years experience in a Corporate Tax Department or Public Accounting Firm, including 2+ years preparing sales and use tax returns
  • Prior use of a tax research tool such as RIA Checkpoint or CCH Intelliconnect
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc), and accurate data tracking across multiple files
  • Ability to work effectively and contribute in fast-pace, multi-project environment
  • Ability to work independently and to adhere to deadlines
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $90,000.00 USD to $110,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more. #LI-AW1 #LI-Onsite

Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

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Year Founded: 2017

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Metropolis Technologies, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company whose computer vision platform enables checkout-free payment experiences for the real world. Its proprietary AI-driven technology reaches more than 50 million customers while reducing costs, increasing transparency and capturing additional revenue for real estate partners. Following its take-private acquisition of SP+, Metropolis is now the largest parking network in North America with more than 4,000 locations. To learn more about Metropolis, please visit www.metropolis.io.

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