Company

Cox Enterprises

Finance

Tax Sr Analyst

Individual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Yes, 5% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $87,200.00 - $130,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Tax Analyst to join our team. This position is responsible for audit support related to sales/use tax and regulatory fees. Key duties include running reports, reconciling transaction data to sales and use tax returns, and investigating and analyzing audit workpapers. The analyst will also respond to internal and external inquiries regarding exemption certificates, perform sales tax research, and contribute to special projects.

 

Key Job Responsibilities

 

• Prepare audit report findings, outline discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.

• Research assets and locate corresponding purchase invoices using Oracle.

• Maintain accurate tax records for audit purposes; reconcile tax returns to payments and general ledger entries.

• Gather and compile documentation requested during audits.

• Resolve tax-related issues for internal and external clients.

• Analyze data to support strategic initiatives and ensure tax compliance.

• Assist with special projects and support company initiatives.

• Manage exemption certificate requests for Cox and its affiliates.

• Conduct tax research using tools such as CCH and RIA.

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess tax policy impacts.

• Collaborate with team members to proactively drive change, including identifying and implementing process improvements and value-added opportunities.

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA/CMI Preferred but not required).

• 3-5 years of experience in Sales and Use Tax.

• Telecommunication and/or Software as a Service experience is a strong plus.

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external clients.

• Strong analytical, technical, written, and oral communication skills.

• Deadline-driven with a commitment to accuracy.

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.

• Proficient in processing and analyzing large datasets using Excel.

• Familiarity with software applications such as Oracle, CCH, SQL, and SharePoint.

• Ability to perform actions and make decisions with integrity and sound judgment.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.