Indirect Tax Specialist

Plano

Texas

Accounting/Auditing

2025-04-28

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Description

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 monthly
Maintain filing schedules and deadline tracking to ensure accurate and timely payment of Public Storage and related entities including third-party managed properties
Maintain detailed communication regarding tax notices received and resolution efforts related to tax notices, questionnaires, and inquiries received from tax authorities
Assist with state and local indirect tax audits and appeals, amended returns, refund claims and internal reverse audits
Perform 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 relationships
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support efforts to implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Assist 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 laws
Assist in the monthly maintenance of Thomson Reuters OneSource Sales & Use Compliance, working with information system personnel to develop and refine tax data collection systems
Ensure tax procedure manuals are consistently updated
Support special projects and ad hoc analysis

Qualification

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
4 plus years experience in one or more of the following areas, with demonstrated progression of responsibilities: a corporate tax environment or finance environment, public accounting firm, or other relevant experience.
1 plus years’ experience in indirect tax audit management, compliance, or related work
Strong skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to excel in multifaceted and dynamic environments
Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Intermediate organization and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

3 plus years’ experience in indirect tax compliance, or related work
Proficient in Advanced Excel Functions (PivotTable, VLookup, Database Query, etc.)
Working knowledge of SAP and OneSource
CMI a plus

About Public Storage

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Additional Information

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.