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Summary of Job Description:
The Tax & License Associate is responsible for ensuring all new and existing stores are properly licensed to operate by completing the business license/permit process for all store locations and updating the store license profile in the license database (Avalara License Management). This position actively interacts with many departments as a main liaison that oversees compliance with state and local jurisdictions.
You'll get a chance to:
- Responsible for ensuring all existing stores within a region are properly licensed to operate by completing the permitting process with each jurisdiction.
- Manages the store license profile in Avalara License Management database, updating license information and documents. Ensures all licenses are properly scanned, indexed and uploaded into licensing software.
- Corresponds with state, county, and local agencies to ensure proper compliance with license and permit requirements. Resolves any issues.
- Works with Accounts Payable and Treasury to track outstanding payments. Ensures that closed store licenses are inactive with all agencies.
- Ensures timely mailing of renewal checks, forms, and licenses, including completing business forms.
- Ensures timely mailing of scanned licenses and permits. Including handling return mail from postal services. Processes incoming mail, distributing it to appropriate sub-departments.
- Works on projects or other activities as assigned..
How we reward you:
- Hybrid Work schedule
- 401K with company match
- Yearly bonus opportunity*
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
- On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
- Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
- Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
- Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
- Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
- Bereavement leave*
*Benefits available for eligible permanent full-time associates
Your background and experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with coursework in Accounting/Tax preferred.
- Minimum one year of related experience in accounting/tax experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment
- Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
- Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
Pay Range: P1 $28-$35/hour
* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
Panda Strong since 1983:
Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
You're wanted here:
We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.
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