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Senior Indirect Tax Accountant Apply locations 625 Westport Pkwy Grapevine, TX 76051 Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago Job requisition id: Req-166931 At GameStop, we are committed to providing exceptional service and delivering the latest and greatest in gaming products to our customers. As a leading global retailer of video games, electronics, and gaming merchandise, we take pride in offering a wide range of products that cater to the needs and desires of gamers worldwide. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just starting out, we've got something for everyone. Join us in our mission to shape the future of gaming and bring the best gaming products to the world The Senior Tax Accountant, Indirect Tax will assist with the Company’s Sales Tax, Property Tax, Unclaimed Property, Canadian GST/HST, and tax credits and incentives. The principal business responsibilities for this position are to maintain indirect tax filing compliance with state and local governments. Location: Grapevine, TX Office (In-office, 5 days a week) ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with the management and supervision of outsourced compliance tax functions, such as sales tax, property tax and unclaimed property, Canadian GST/HST. Prepare and review correspondence relating to various tax issues including Sales Tax audits, Canadian Province audits, County Appraisal jurisdictions and State Unclaimed Property departments. Coordinate with internal departments to obtain data, reports, invoices or other documentation as required. Coordinate with accounting groups to ensure tax payments are allocated correctly; process journal entries or reclass entries as required. Maintain transaction tax rates and communicate changes to all stakeholders including stores and outsource vendors. Reconcile tax payments to ensure accuracy and proper allocation to internal accounts. Research, analyze, interpret, document, and apply domestic tax issues including sale of digital assets/services and applicability of marketplace facilitator rules. Prepare extensions and payments, if necessary, to file. Analyze tax reserves, including related interest and penalties, at least quarterly. Update documentation as necessary. Assist with other administrative needs as needed (i.e. postage, gathering signatures, ordering supplies, pulling and filing records, etc.). Continuously pursue professional education, updates, best practice information, professional publications, and mentoring relationships to remain abreast of tax law developments that will impact the organization. Manage Tax calendar to ensure timely filing of tax compliance. Work collaboratively with others within and outside of Global Tax function to achieve goals, simplify processes, reduce costs, prevent loss, and to ensure that work is completed safely, accurately, and on time. BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE) Bachelor’s degree with an accredited program tax, accounting, finance, or a related quantitative business field required. Minimum 3-5 years in tax with a large public accounting firm or equivalent experience in a corporate environment; experience in a retail business preferred but not required. Must be willing to work some weekends and evenings as required to meet reporting deadlines. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES Expert quantitative analysis skills, including the ability to interpret, analyze, organize, and report financial data. Ability to meet multiple, potentially overlapping, deadlines and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization, including management, co-workers and stores. Demonstrated commitment to regulatory requirements; adheres consistently to all professional accounting standards and practices. Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written English. Proficient ability to work collaboratively with others; conduct working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization. Proficient ability to remain effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization. Proficient knowledge of Windows-based business computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others; conducts working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization and successfully develops those working for them. Expert project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities. Demonstrated capacity for gathering and scrutinizing data to identify issues, opportunities, patterns, and sustainable business solutions. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to GameStop policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities. RELATED COMPETENCIES Building Strategic Working Relationships – Developing and using collaborative relationships both within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Strategic Decision Making – Obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; commits to a course of action to accomplish said goal or vision after developing alternatives based on technology assessments, logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values. Critical Thinking and Analysis — Examines issues and ideas to identify viable, innovative business solutions in a large variety of situations with differing assumptions, contexts, and methods. Global Business Acumen — Utilizing a broad, strategic understanding of how successful organizations grow, including the interdependencies between consumer, economic, financial, and legislative influences. Full-time store positions at GameStop are also eligible to participate in incentive programs, health benefits, paid time off, 401 (k), employee discount and a casual work environment. 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