Tax Payment Specialist

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Job Summary

The Tax Payment Specialist ensures Getty is in compliance with all IRS and California Non-resident Alien (NRA) sales tax rules. The Tax Payment Specialist prepares and files the quarterly and year-end California and federal NRA tax forms and provides NRA and sales tax guidance to the Getty community. Additionally, the Tax Payment Specialist prepares and submits all 1099 and 1042 forms.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and files California & IRS NRA quarterly/annual tax return.
• Monitors federal and state withholdings and makes necessary payments.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of all 1099 and 1042 forms.
• Analyzes payments routed to processing (invoice status will be updated to show NRA) queue for tax liability and provides reporting and/or withholding instructions.
• Analyzes and verifies vendor information for accuracy and appropriate tax classification related to withholding and sales and use tax.
• Prepares and maintains NRA vendor and NRA tax files and ITIN application in Glacier NRA software.
• Applies for ITINs on behalf of NRA grantees, consultants, and entertainers.
• Serves as Getty liaison with the IRS ITIN division.
• Coordinates annual scholar tax workshop.
• Acts as primary contact and resource for program personnel with NRA and sales tax questions.
• Trains staff and attends NRA and sales tax seminars.
• Reviews and verifies tax information for tax treaty eligibility.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years experience with tax accounting
• Knowledgeable of Federal and State tax rules, regulations regarding compensatory and non-compensatory payments to non-resident aliens, and non-resident alien tax issues
• Experience with tax treaties, preferred
• Certification as an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) and/or a SEVIS responsible party, preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software, email applications, and financial reporting systems applications
  
  

Benefits And Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities
  
  

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR .

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.