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The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
***This is a remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States. ***
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate and administer prize winner tax compliance, including determining applicable withholding requirements, ensuring accurate collection of tax documentation, and preparing required IRS reporting for applicable fundraising activities. 25%
- Independently manage routine licenses and permits related to charitable gaming and alcohol; prepare, review and file required regulatory reporting related to sales and use tax, property tax, and business licenses ensuring compliance with applicable laws and deadlines. 25%
- Monitor, evaluate and maintain exemption statuses and certificates, including assessing eligibility, documentation requirements and renewal obligations for sales and use tax, property tax, and resale activities across applicable jurisdictions. 20%
- Interpret and apply changes in IRS, state, and local regulatory requirements and ACS policies and advise ACS team members on compliance implications related to fundraising and events. 10%
- Develop and maintain compliance documentation, internal controls and reference materials designed to mitigate regulatory risk and support consistent internal policies and procedures. 10%
- Assist the compliance team with unclaimed property filings, conducting sales and use tax and other regulatory compliance reviews, ad hoc projects and duties as assigned, and serving as a knowledgeable backup to the Sr. Consultant roles by independently handling assigned matters, escalations and inquiries as needed. 10%
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, law or related field
- Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate(s) or License(s): none
- Years of experience: 3 years relevant work experience or equivalent of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Demonstrated ability to analyze regulatory requirements and determine appropriate compliance actions.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and consulting skills with a strong customer-service orientation and the ability to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Maintains strong attention to detail and contributes to quality control processes to ensure accuracy in compliance reporting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, and familiar with ACS financial systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Coupa, SharePoint, Conga, and Workday, with strong digital literacy across various online platforms.
- Manages multiple priorities effectively and consistently meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional overnight travel required for team meetings and/or conferences
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to efficiently interact with computing & communication equipment for this full-time remote work assignment with reasonable accommodation if needed
The starting rate is $49,000 to $60,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
