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City of Colorado Springs · 2 days ago

Analyst I - Sales Tax

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking an Analyst I - Sales Tax to join their innovative team. This role involves data collection and analysis to ensure businesses comply with sales tax regulations, as well as process improvement and reporting to support city projects.

GovernmentPublic SafetyTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Gather and structure data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, and external businesses that collect and remit sales tax, to support data integrity

Examine and interpret sales tax records from businesses to identify patterns, discrepancies, and trends, providing actionable insights that guide decision-making

Develop and implement best practices for data analysis, continuously improving how we collect, audit, and manage tax-related data

Conduct regular audits and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with sales tax regulations

Create ad-hoc reports to answer specific operational questions and prepare weekly or monthly summaries to support cross-functional areas, ensuring data-driven decisions are made across the organization

Conduct detailed reviews of construction-related tax data, including economic incentives, tax exemptions, refunds, and compliance audits

Verify the accuracy of amended tax returns and refund requests, ensuring compliance with all regulations and policies

Support the transition to a new Sales Tax system by assisting with data integrity, reconciliations, and ensuring the system is operating properly