Sales Tax Specialist

Property Location:

200 South Farrar Dr - Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

YOU BELONG AT DRURY HOTELS.
Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

So. Much. More.

Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.

• Incentives - Quarterly bonuses (we succeed together!) based on hotel results
• Work-life-balance – Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights
• Career growth - Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year
• Health and well-being - Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program
• Retirement - Company-matched 401(k)
• Award-winning - Ranked among Forbes' Best Midsize Employers (2023)

BASIC FUNCTION:

This is a Sales Tax Specialist position in the Cape Girardeau Corporate Office. Responsible for providing state and local tax work and administrative duties in the Sales Tax area of Drury Hotels. Maintains a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality at all times to promote the Drury culture with co-workers, vendors & customers.

• Assist in the initial data load for sales, use and occupancy tax returns.

• Review and approve monthly/quarterly sales, use and occupancy tax returns. Perform electronic sales tax payments via internet.

• Perform sales, use and occupancy tax research and monitor compliance in multiple states.

• Monitor taxes and tax rates in specific states

• Coordinate necessary tax registrations for new Drury hotel locations / legal entities.

• Assist in preparation for state/local tax audits; work with any state /local tax agency personnel during course of such audits up through and including assessment resolution.

• Coordinate and perform tax related internal audits (reviews) in areas including, but not limited to utilities, account payable invoices, tax exemption compliance (at hotel level), liquor purchases and other areas that may be requested by management.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Requires ability to take written and verbal direction and to clearly speak and read English.
• Requires ability to relate to the public and co-workers in a warm, friendly manner contributing to a hospitable environment. 
• Requires ability to give attention to detail and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently. 
• Requires ability to maintain effective working relationships with vendors and service providers. 
• Must be proficient with use of Microsoft Office software and have the ability to do data entry with efficiency and accuracy. 
• Must have the ability to work efficiently and independently. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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