Indirect Tax Specialist

The indirect tax specialist will be responsible for assisting with compliance and audit management for Public Storage, including third parties and related entities in the U.S. in 40 states. As a key member of the team, the specialist will contribute significantly to various indirect tax matters including sales and use, property tax, gross receipts, business licenses and unclaimed property.The specialist will interact with multiple stakeholders within the company, including accounting, finance as well as external partners to compile data to calculate liabilities and prepare and file returns in-house, ensuring timely payment.  The specialist will assist in maintaining and updating OneSource and all integration points with the Point of Sale and SAP. This position provides support in various capacities, contributing to the overall efficiency and compliance of the indirect tax processes within Public Storage.The specialist will be responsible for:Compile, review, and reconcile sales data to prepare 200+ state and local tax returns monthlyMaintain filing schedules and deadline tracking to ensure accurate and timely payment of Public Storage and related entities including third-party managed propertiesMaintain detailed communication regarding tax notices received and resolution efforts related to tax notices, questionnaires, and inquiries received from tax authoritiesAssist with state and local indirect tax audits and appeals, amended returns, refund claims and internal reverse auditsPerform general indirect tax research and advisory services, including resolving various indirect tax issues and questions for the business, as well as customers and vendors while maintaining positive relationshipsIdentify opportunities for process improvements and support efforts to implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracyAssist with monitoring tax compliance for company locations to ensure the properties adhere to company tax policies and procedures while staying up to date on the latest tax lawsAssist in the monthly maintenance of Thomson Reuters OneSource Sales & Use Compliance, working with information system personnel to develop and refine tax data collection systemsEnsure tax procedure manuals are consistently updatedSupport special projects and ad hoc analysis