This position reports to the State Tax Manager. The purpose of the job is to control the Companys tax liability through tax compliance, tax audits, tax accounting, research and planning, and to maintain the various tax systems that support this function. It is directly responsible for all aspects of the Companys state and local tax liabilities including income, franchise, sales/use, property and miscellaneous taxes. It requires a commitment to consistently work beyond traditional hours to completely resolve issues and provide accurate and timely answers to other areas of the Company.

This position prepares and/or reviews $35 plus million state income or franchise tax returns, and $2 plus million in property tax returns and payments.

COMPLIANCE (40%) - Prepare/review state or local income and franchise tax returns, sales/use tax returns, property tax returns and other filings with governmental authorities such as annual reports and business licenses. Maintains/develops various computer applications used to prepare various tax returns. Maintains/develops computer applications to properly accrue and bill sales and use tax. Prepares state apportionment schedule for all QVC companies.
AUDITS (20%) - Under direction of the Tax Manager, conducts sales/use or other state and local tax audits at the field agent level. Develops responses to proposed assessments.
ACCOUNTING FOR TAXES (20%) - Identify potential state tax exposures and determine proper GAAP accounting for such exposures. Determine proper GAAP accounting and financial statement disclosure for audit settlements following Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Prepares/assits in FAS 5 and FIN 48 analysis.
RESEARCH AND PLANNING (20%) - Respond to questions regarding the proper tax treatment of a proposed or completed transaction. Respond to proposed third-party contracts addressing tax issues. Identify and implement changes to the Companys systems to maintain compliance with any tax law changes. Maintain the legal entity integrity of the subsidiaries arms-length transactions to minimize taxes. Review proposed and enacted state, local and federal legislation to determine its impact on any QVC company. Identify and implement changes to the Companys systems to maintain compliance with any tax law changes. Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the State Tax Manager or Vice President, Tax.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA or MS in Tax preferred.
10+ years experience in multistate taxation at a large corporation or equivalent national public accounting firm.
Strong knowledge of and ability to interpret state and local revenue codes, regulations, administrative announcements, and court decisions.
Proficiency with computerized tax preparation software and tax research software required. Experience with RIA, BNA, CCH, Vertex and CorpTax a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word required.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Ability to deal concurrently with multiple tasks required.
Ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines required.

Location: Studio Park (West Chester, PA)
Employment Type: Division
Division: Finance / Accounting
Shift: First

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