Omni Hotels and Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinctive luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. Omni Hotels is known for its exemplary culture, authenticity to the markets in which we operate, innovation and exceptional service. Our commitment to career development has created tenure and loyalty that enables us to perpetuate our family atmosphere.
Job DescriptionResponsible for managing operational tax and compliance area including preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational tax returns (sales & use, occupancy and alcohol) as well as carrying out tax research, assisting audits and planning projects and ensuring that Omni is optimizing operational tax payments following state and local laws. In addition, the manager facilitates liquor license renewals, providing support and guidance to the hotels and resorts and other ownership entities.
Responsibilities Ensure that operational taxes are correctly and accurately assessed and remitted.Coordinate and take the lead interface role for operational tax audits of Texas properties.Coordinate audit assessment appeals, as necessary, representing Omni in these appeals with the states.Support the properties and internal customers by providing guidance and assistance relating to tax questions/issues and audits including tax registrations, business licenses and liquor license registrations, required updates and compliance.Work with vendors to ensure that sales tax is being charged properly for services paid at the Corporate Offices and communicate with the properties, as similar conditions may apply.Perform research using CCH, internet and other research tools. Communicate results and recommendations through reports and presentations summarizing the findings.Stay current with all applicable changes in laws and tax rates.Manage unclaimed property and escheatment processes, including documentation coordination, filing returns and remitting funds to states.Assist with Franchise tax e-file and payment, including online account set up. Perform use tax account reconciliations to ensure that balances are consistent with returns filed and payments made. Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or FinanceMinimum of 5 years of Sales and Use Tax and other operational tax experience Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, CCH or RIA tax research software, Oracle or other general ledger software system Experience with the State of Texas Sales and Use Tax process including the appeals processKnowledge of the hospitality industry preferrableExperience working within a corporate organization of a multi-unit company
Personal Competencies and Abilities:
Strong strategic thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.Able to work and lead initiatives independently with minimum supervisionExcellent analytical abilities and communication and organizational skillsAble to work with flexibility and adapt to changing situationsOmni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
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