Sr. Specialist, Sales Tax Compliance

Who is Yum! Brands?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

About The Job:

Join Yum! Brands as a Sr. Specialist, Sales Tax Compliance where you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Shared Services (Tax Compliance, AP, AR, Lease, and Project Costing), Corporate Tax, Brand Legal, Development, Payroll Tax, Brand Reporting, and Finance. In this role, you’ll also work closely with third-party vendors, state and local taxing authorities, and business licensing offices. The Sr. Specialist provides outstanding customer service while partnering with all levels of the organization, as well as external suppliers and service providers

Salary Range:

$52,900 – $55,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and prepare General Ledger data uploads for sales tax compliance; review variances and resolve outstanding items
• Manage journal entries, account reconciliations, and AP payment requests
• Track license renewals and maintain accurate records in Excel
• Acquire and maintain business licenses; resolve licensing issues with internal/external partners and jurisdictions
• Apply for sales tax registrations and ensure correct rates across locations
• Prepare periodic Open/Close Store reports and process tax/license notices and documentation requests
• Support special projects and partner inquiries as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel skills are necessary.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines handling or escalating conflicting priorities while experiencing possible frequent interruptions in very fast paced and high-volume environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and drive change 
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business/finance
• Strong systems and software aptitude (JD Edwards, Reports Now, and Oracle helpful).
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.

Benefits:

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.