Tax Specialist Trainee Program

Work and Travel USA / Work and Study UK

Louisville, Kentucky

Host Company Description

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the host is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. Their team consists of diverse and innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. The hosts portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Opportunity Details

Program Duration - 18 months
Compensation - $25 per hour
Housing - 2 week temporary stay upon arrival
Start date - March-May 2023
Number of Positions Offered - 1

About The Location

Louisville is the largest city of Kentucky, sixth-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 28th most-populous city in the United States. Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville was founded in 1778. Today, the city is known as the home of boxer Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the University of Louisville and its Cardinals, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and three of Kentucky's six Fortune 500 companies: Humana, Kindred Healthcare, and Yum! Brands.

Program Description

Gather, analyze, interpret data and prepare sales, use and occupancy tax returns for multiple states and municipalities
Coordinate and/or prepare personal property tax, CAT and OL-3 returns
Maintain tax records, schedules, and databases for all taxes
Ensure timely payment of all sales, property, and specialty taxes
Research tax issues and respond to notices from various taxing authorities
Develop a thorough understanding of various state and local tax laws applicable to the lodging industry
Utilize computer applications to compile, retrieve and summarize accounting information
Set up tax accounts for newly acquired properties
Set up tax rates in computerized software systems
Ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Assist General Managers in proper collection of sales and occupancy tax and tax-exempt reporting
Assist Staff Accountants in reconciling sales & occupancy tax due to the general ledger
Introduce or develop new ideas and processes that improve performance and/or productivity

Applicant Qualifications

To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting and have least 1 year of professional work experience in accounting field, OR be career professionals of 5 or more years of professional experience
Excellent English skills and ability to write and communicate effectively
2-4 years tax accounting experience preferred
Basic understanding of general accounting principles
Thorough knowledge of accounts payable function
Strong attention to detail, organizational and multi-tasking skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on timeliness and accuracy
Skill in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Excel and Word) and software applications
Ability to work well in team-oriented environment