Sr Tax Analyst at Avion Hospitality (Corporate) – Plano, Texas

About the Role

Avion Hospitality is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Sales Tax Analyst to join our tax team. This position will assist in ensuring the accuracy of sales tax accounting records, resolve discrepancies, assist audit research, assist with transitioning of hotels, and support compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role will work closely with accounting, IT, and compliance teams to strengthen processes and maintain accurate tax data.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Reconciliation

· Reconcile sales tax-related general ledger accounts

· Investigate and resolve variances

· Maintain supporting records / documentation for any issues / discrepancies

· Work with various departments as needed to identify and resolve issues / discrepancies

Journal Entry

· Prepare journal entries (JEs) to correct errors, resolve discrepancies, reclassify amounts

· Collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure JEs are properly documented and approved

· Maintain supporting records / documentation to support internal and external audits

Compliance Support

· Assist with taxability research for jurisdictions

· Assist with compliance questions, as needed

· Assist with compliance filings / payments, as needed

Audit Support

· Assist with audit research

· Assist with communication of audit results

· Assist with tracking of audit status

Licensing | Transition of Properties

· Assist with licensing for new properties

· Assist with transitioning of properties

Development

· Assist with training of hotels on software

· Assist with research for tax questions from hotels

· Assist with training of tax analysts

Qualifications & Skills

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field / experience preferred.

· 5+ years of sales tax experience, including general ledger reconciliations and tax compliance.

· Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyze large data sets and complex reports.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Property Management Stems is a plus.

· Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.