Tax Analyst

About Bering Straits Native Corporation

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) was formed as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in 1972. BSNC became the regional Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) for the Bering Strait region, which encompasses the majority of the Seward Peninsula and the coastal lands of eastern Norton Sound. This is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the state.

Three distinct Native languages are spoken:
St. Lawrence Island Yupik, Central Yup’ik, and Inupiaq.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Tax Analyst is responsible for the independent management and execution of indirect tax compliance and reporting for Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) and its subsidiaries. This includes sales and use tax, excise tax, and gross receipts tax across multiple jurisdictions. The position also supports the Tax Manager with direct tax compliance, internal tax reporting, and special projects as assigned. The Tax Analyst works closely with accounting, finance, and operations teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax filings in a multi-entity, government contracting environment.

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

• Manage indirect tax compliance by reviewing transaction-level data, validating taxability, and preparing returns for sales and use tax, excise tax, and gross receipts tax across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely and accurate remittance of all indirect tax payments in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements to avoid penalties and interest.
• Apply indirect tax fundamentals—including nexus, sourcing, exemptions, and taxability—to analyze transactions and identify potential issues for escalation.
• Support the Tax Manager with direct tax compliance and internal tax reporting as assigned.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operations teams to gather data, resolve tax issues, and ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Conduct independent research on indirect tax matters using authoritative sources and summarize findings for internal review and decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain clear work papers, documentation, and audit trails to support all indirect tax filings, compliance activities, and audit responses.
• Analyze large datasets using Excel (pivot tables, lookups, conditional logic) to identify taxability trends, exceptions, and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Communicate regularly with the Tax Manager regarding indirect tax matters, providing updates, discussing project-specific taxability, and escalating risks as needed.
• Assist with process improvements and automation initiatives related to indirect tax compliance and reporting.
• Participate in special projects, including M&A due diligence and integration, as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

• Education Requirements:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Level of Experience Requirements:
  Two years of relevant tax experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently interpret tax instructions and regulations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

• 1-2 years of experience in public accounting.
• Experience in government contracting.
• CPA…