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Unitil Corporation
Sales Tax & Billing Account Specialist
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A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
$89,473 / year median in New Hampshire
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Our Company More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life. Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably. Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees. Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package. Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance. •
Update customer status within CIS regarding sales tax exemptions on an on-going basis, to include annual renewal processes; review and process all sales tax abatements. 10%
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Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups. Position Purpose Responsible for ensuring all new and existing customer accounts and locations are correctly set-up within the Customer Information System to safeguard the integrity of our billing in relation to the appropriate allocation of Sales Tax. Support and communicate with key stakeholders, to include: Accounting, Internal Audit, Distribution Operating Companies, Business Development, and Customer Operations regarding their role in the Sales Tax process. Dedication and support to Billing processing and procedures as well as company tariffs, regulatory requirements and audit requirements to ensure the accurate and timely corrective billing of all customers. Principal Accountabilities % of time End Results 50%Sales Tax Operational Performance:
Review Daily Meter Set Reports in territories where Sales Tax is required to analyze new location and new customer set up to verify the appropriate application of Sales Tax. Inclusive of Rate Classification and Set-up, Billing of Sales Tax, Exemption Certificate management, and Sales Tax Exemption Status. Queries & Controls - Monitor accuracy of sales tax status/billing in territories where sales tax is required by running and analyzing established controls and queries. If issues are identified they will be fixed and feedback given as appropriate. Respond to customer inquiries through management of the sales tax inbox, regular mail and verbal communication as necessary determine status of rates and sales tax billing Update customer status within CIS regarding sales tax exemptions on an on-going basis, to include annual renewal processes; review and process all sales tax abatements. 30%Billing Operational Performance:
Provides operational back-up for Billing Associates as needed. Works closely with Billing team members, Billing Supervisor, Operations, Metering, AMI, Cash and other cross functional areas to ensure timely and accurate billing of customers as needed, along with training. Ensure all bills are processed according to Unitil procedures, Sarbanes Oxley and Regulatory requirements Primary billing support as needed including daily pre-work, edits, reporting, etc. Supports Billing Associates by reviewing special situations, determining corrective actions required and assuming responsibility of completion of all corrective billing. Utilizes expertise of systems and processes to provide accurate and timely corrective bills. Works closely with cross functional departments to identify and resolve issues affecting the corrective billing of accounts and utilizing empowerment and decision-making authority as applicable. Partners with Reconciliation team to ensure corrective billing is properly adjusting all billing components and applicable revenue. Collaborates with Customer Service, Credit, Operations and other departments as needed.Update customer status within CIS regarding sales tax exemptions on an on-going basis, to include annual renewal processes; review and process all sales tax abatements. 10%