Position Title: Tax Accountant Transactional Tax (P1)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nations largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demandconnecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, were the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$100B.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, were an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

Areas of involvement include sales, use, telecommunication, and similar transactional taxes or regulatory fees and surcharges. This includes interpreting and applying the laws of all fifty states, Puerto Rico and Canada as well as various counties and municipalities to the multiple companies and various entity types owned by CCIC. Position will work closely with the Manager, Sr. Tax Accountants, and other Tax Accountants to ensure Crowns transactional tax compliance.

Responsibilities

Prepare or assist outside consultant in the completion of the sales, use and telecommunication tax returns.

Prepare, review, and analyze monthly transactional tax billing reports, general ledger account reconciliations and tax compliance data files.

Responsible for setup and routine maintenance of transactional tax software.

Setup, administration and filing of electronically filed sales and use tax returns.

Respond to sales and use tax notices.

Administer sales tax exemption certificates

Respond to routine transaction tax questions from other departments and outside parties.

Assist the Manager Transactional Tax in collection of information necessary for audit defense.

Assist with other duties and projects related to sales and use taxes as needed.

Education/Certifications

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience

Experience/Minimum Requirements

One (1) to four (4) or more years of accounting, tax, or equivalent work experience

Transaction tax experience preferred, but not required

Expectations

Working knowledge of Vertex, Avalara, or similar sales tax software application

Working knowledge with accounting systems and software

Ability to work with people in an office environment

Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with vendors, customers and internal departments

Personal computer skills and application knowledge, especially Microsoft Excel and Word

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Manager Transactional Tax

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in your assigned office approximately 60% of the time (3 days per week) and where you do your best work 40% (2 days per week). There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.

Additional Information: Crown Castle has a COVID-19 Vaccine Policy in place requiring vaccination by your employment start date, unless approved for an accommodation or otherwise prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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