Tax Accountant I at KinderCare Education LLC in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Job Description:

Description

Working with KinderCare Learning Companies means using your outstanding talents to help set the foundation for lifelong learners, where you can collaborate with colleagues, grow and learn, and positively impact the families we serve.

With over 50 years of experience, 30,000 employees, and more than 2,000 early learning center programs, we are the most accredited leaders in early childhood education. Together, we create environments where kids grow and thrive. As one of only four companies to receive the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award six times, we're confident that you can grow and thrive here, too. We can't wait to meet you.

KinderCare is searching for a Tax Specialist to be responsible for our day to day business license activities, including assisting with property tax and tax compliance. This position partners closely with the Director of Sales/Use Tax and multiple business units internally and externally. In this role, you will ensure the registration, renewal, and payment of our business licenses.
Key responsibilities include:

• Work with Sr Tax Accountant to process business license renewals and register new locations for business licenses
  
  


• Maintain and update license calendar
  
  


• Research business license requirements for new locations and maintain compliance with all state, city, and county requirements
  
  


• Collaborate with various municipalities to obtain clarity/confirmation of details
  
  


• Partner with field and other departments to gather center license information
  
  


• Gain knowledge of property tax jurisdictions throughout the country, including tax bill deadlines, appeal deadlines, and tracking statutory deadlines
  
  


• Review all incoming mail and assist with electronically scanning invoices
  
  


• Mail/Email licenses to centers and maintain tax department electronic files of completed licenses
  
  


• Assist with Sales and Use Tax compliance as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree
  
  


• 2 years' experience in a multi-state accounting department with general ledger and accounts payable experience
  
  


• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs, especially Excel
  
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong people skills
  
  


• Skilled at clearly and succinctly articulating written and oral communications and tailoring it to the specific audience.
  
  


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize numerous time critical license filings and respond to emergent situations. Perform with a high degree of accuracy with excellent attention to detail and good judgement.
  
  


• Flexible and adaptable to new processes and a fast-paced environment
  
  


• Must work on site at corporate office 2-3 days per week (required)
  
  

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
  
  


• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
  
  


• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
  
  


• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, generous paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
  
  


• ... and much more.
  
  

At KinderCare Learning Companies you'll use your skills and expertise to help craft and contribute to our shared mission of supporting communities and encouraging lifelong learners. From our teachers to our cooks to our financial analysts, we are all passionate about crafting a world of learning, happiness and adventure for more than 150,000 children every day.

As the first national early childcare education provider to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute, we continue to follow the latest science-backed and evidence-based strategies for maintaining a safe and worry-free workplace.

Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. KinderCare highly encourages its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves and their communities. We are proud to provide paid time off for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for employees working in child care, school facilities, and corporate work spaces.

We truly believe that everyone belongs in our circle, and everyone deserves to be celebrated for who they are. By partnering with underrepresented groups and experts in DEI, we are identifying areas to improve and forging a path forward through accountability, compassion, accessibility, and inclusion.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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