Tax Analyst

The California State Lottery is looking to fill the exciting role of a Tax Analyst! If this opportunity would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply today and join our winning team! People are drawn to the California State Lottery because we: We have a worthy mission that we’re sure you’ll take pride in too. Are an energetic, creative, and talented team Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation Recognize individual and team contributions Support the importance of work-life balance Invest in the professional development of our team members Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state agencies that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding to California schools while simultaneously supporting local communities. Ninety-five cents of every dollar spent by players goes back to local communities in the form of contributions to public schools and colleges, prizes and retailer compensation. In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery provided over $2 billion in supplemental funding for California public schools, bringing the total contributions to more than $46 billion since we began in 1985. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state. Product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and SuperLotto Plus and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot. Job Description and Duties: Are you ready for a new challenge as a Tax Analyst? Do you find satisfaction in completing reconciliations? Do you enjoy providing exceptional customer service? The California State Lottery is hiring for an Associate Accounting Analyst in the Finance Division's Tax Unit. Some key responsibilities include: Monitoring taxes withheld from prize winners and remitted to the Internal Revenue Service. Coordinating electronic tax filings. Preparing monthly reconciliations for reportable tax payments, deposits and quarterly/annual tax returns. Analyzing payments to determine if vendors should receive a tax form for reportable income. Customer service working with Vendors, Retailers, and Prize Winners to confirm accurate tax information is provided. This position requires a current Associate Accounting Analyst exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility. You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement . Working Conditions Schedule: This position is eligible for flexible work hours between 7:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday, however, is required to start the workday no later than 8:30AM. This position is eligible to be remote centered: two (2) days per week in office at Sacramento HQ and telework three (3) days a week. Additional in office days may be required based on business need. Travel: Travel to/from offsite training courses may be required. Desirable Qualifications Ability to work independently. Ability to work as an influential team member. Experience utilizing accounting software/systems and Microsoft applications such as Word, Office, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to create and apply internal policy, process, and/or procedures that are inclusive of accounting and tax principles. Ability to analyze accounting data and draw sound conclusions. Ability to multitask and prioritize work. Ability to reconcile accounting data and resolve reconciling variances. For more information about this opportunity, benefits, and instructions on how to apply -- click the

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