Tax Accountant, State and Local Tax

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation. They are seeking a Tax Accountant to support their global tax department, focusing on state tax compliance, reporting, and audits processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 700 business personal property returns for 39 reportable states covering over 200 various jurisdictions
• Log and review over 400 property tax assessment notices, 500 property tax bills, and any open appeals
• Prepare quarterly and annualized NY commercial rent tax returns, billboard and signage familiarity preferred
• Prepare various other state and local tax returns including San Francisco gross receipts/homeless tax, annual reports, and Delaware Franchise Tax
• Administer and oversee data related to the formation, dissolution and ownership structure of legal entities within the tax group
• Assist with training of affiliates worldwide, interact with accounting, finance, and operating business unit teams
• Maintain the tax department’s compliance calendar
• Keep current on state legislative changes and developments
• Facilitate and champion process improvement initiatives within the tax group to enhance efficiency through the introduction of innovative solutions and collaboration with other tax specialty groups
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

Skills

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Taxation or equivalent experience required
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience from a large corporation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high degree of accuracy and self-review, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline driven dynamic environment
• Proficient with MS Office and automation solutions a plus
• Must be eligible to work unrestricted in the USA
• Entertainment industry experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

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