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Windstream

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2006

📡 Telecommunications

👥 B2C

Telecommunications • B2C

Windstream is a U. S. internet and telecommunications provider that offers residential fiber broadband, whole‑home Wi‑Fi, TV and phone services under the Kinetic brand. The company markets multiple fiber speed tiers (from entry-level to multi‑gig), professional installation and equipment (eero Wi‑Fi gateways), bundles with wireless and streaming partners, and emphasizes 100% fiber coverage in supported areas, high network reliability, and 24/7 customer support.

📋 Description

• Assist with indirect tax audits by gathering documentation, preparing audit support files, responding to information requests, and coordinating audit activity across jurisdictions • Support communications with auditors and external advisors by organizing schedules, compiling data, and maintaining audit documentation • Prepare and review sales, use, and telecommunications tax returns with workpapers and supporting schedules • Perform indirect tax account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and support close-related tax reporting • Research transaction tax issues, including taxability, sourcing, and exemptions, and document conclusions • Review and respond to tax notices and help resolve assessments and state and local tax correspondence • Maintain exemption certificate records and indirect tax documentation for compliance and audit readiness • Coordinate with Finance, Billing, IT, Procurement, and Operations to gather data and resolve tax questions • Monitor audit milestones, filing deadlines, and compliance requirements • Keep current on indirect tax developments and evaluate their impact on compliance processes

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field • 1–5 years of professional experience in tax, accounting, or related discipline • Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and conditional logic • Comfort working with large datasets • Experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations in a general ledger environment • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail • Ability to meet tight deadlines across multiple jurisdictions • Clear written and verbal communication skills • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams • CPA preferred • Telecommunications tax experience is an advantage • Experience with tax engines or compliance software such as Avalara, Vertex, or Sovos is an advantage • Experience with filing portals such as Streamlined Sales Tax or state e-file is an advantage • Prior experience leading audits to closure, drafting position memos, and negotiating assessments is an advantage • Working knowledge of multi-state sourcing, taxability, exemptions, and telecom-specific fees or surcharges is an advantage • Hands-on experience responding to tax notices and participating in state/local tax audits, including sampling and controversy processes, is an advantage

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote/virtual work arrangement • Starting compensation range of $76,100 to $99,900 • Competitive and fair compensation approach based on experience, skills, education, and location