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Overview
Join the Xanterra Travel Collection team:
Xanterra Travel Collection is a premier group of travel and leisure businesses with a focus on sustainability and exceptional service. Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, we operate iconic properties and services in stunning locations worldwide, including lodging, food and beverage, Windstar Cruises, short-line railroads, and adventure travel. We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and providing transformative career opportunities for our team members.
Job Summary:
The Corporate Senior Tax Analyst supports the internal tax department in managing a broad range of tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities across U.S. and international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings technical tax knowledge, experience with tax systems, and a proactive mindset focused on accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration. This position is based out of our corporate office 5 days a week in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Responsibilities
Income Tax Accounting & Compliance
• Prepare monthly and quarterly federal and state income tax accruals in accordance with ASC 740.
• Calculate and initiate federal and state estimated tax payments.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for income tax return filings.
• Utilize OneSource and other tax technology tools to prepare C-Corporation federal and state tax filings and pro forma returns for the parent company.
Indirect Tax Compliance
• Prepare and file sales, use, occupancy, and property tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure timely payment of all tax liabilities and perform detailed reconciliations of tax-related accounts.
• Research and resolve discrepancies, partnering with accounting and operations teams as needed.
• Compile, validate, and analyze data for VAT reporting.
• Review VAT returns and coordinate timely filing and payments in foreign jurisdictions.
• Support VAT regis• trations and ongoing compliance requirements.
Audit & Tax Authority Support
• Respond to notices and inquiries from federal, state, and international tax authorities.
• Assist with tax audits by gathering documentation, preparing responses, and coordinating with external advisors.
Tax Research & Planning
• Conduct tax research to support compliance and business initiatives.
• Assist with nexus studies and tax registrations in new jurisdictions.
Cross-Functional Support
• Prepare and file required reports with the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Provide backup support for treasury operations, including updating the daily cash sheet, as needed.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operations teams to support tax-related initiatives and improve processes.
• Manage the process of tracking and reporting of unclaimed checks
• Responsible for reviewing corporate expense reports for adherence to policy
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (nested formulas, data modeling, pivot tables, etc.).
• Familiarity with corporate ERP systems (e.g., Cloud Suite, SAP, Oracle) and corporate tax compliance software (e.g., ONESOURCE, Corptax) a plus.
• CPA is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience (public accounting or corporate tax environment).
• Foundational understanding of consolidated corporate tax filings, pass-through entities, and the concept of disregarded entities for tax purposes.
• Experience dealing with multi-entity structures or tiered corporate hierarchies is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Compensation:
The salary range is $81,000 - $90,000 depending on experience.
Benefits:
For full-time employees, Xanterra offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision; HSA & FSA; Life & Disability; Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness; Pet Insurance; PTO and paid Holidays; 401(k) with Company Match; Employee Assistance Plan; Education Assistance; RTD-Denver transit pass for in-office employees, and Employee Discounts & Travel Deals.
Xanterra Travel Collection is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.