Specialist, Regulatory Compliance

At the American Cancer Society, we're leading the fight for a world without cancer. Our employees and 1.5 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Responsible for providing effective support and customer service delivery in the areas of risk mitigation and compliance for the American Cancer Society (ACS or ‘the Society”). In addition to providing support, work closely with government agencies and ACS team members to gather information for reporting and to facilitate compliance with certain licensing, reporting, laws and regulations. This position will support the Sr. Consultant, Indirect Tax and the Consultant, Regulatory Compliance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and file regulatory reports associated with Auctions, Raffles/bingo/other games of chance, and liquor licenses.

• Develop and maintain documentation on compliance procedures and resources to aid team members.

• Remain current on ACS policies related to events and fundraising.

• Remain current on IRS, state and local regulatory reporting requirements to ensure ACS is in compliance.

•  Prepare and file Sales and Use Tax returns and monitor status/renew sales and use tax exemptions and resale certificates.

• Prepare and file Property Tax returns and monitor status/renew property tax exemptions.

• Prepare and file Charitable Gift Annuity and Census reports.

• Assist in filing of unclaimed property returns in all applicable states and localities.

• Prepare and file business licenses and seller’s permits.

• Gather and analyze monthly reports that will be used for preparation of returns.

• Conduct sales and use tax reviews.

• Serve as a backup to the Consultant, Regulatory Compliance and Sr. Consultant, Indirect Tax.

• Ad hoc projects and additional duties as assigned

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE    

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, law or related field required with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experienced or equivalent of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

Demonstrates ACS Leadership Competencies:

• People-First Mindset – Demonstrates genuine care of ACS’s people by providing meaningful work, offering opportunities for professional development, and valuing work-life balance of team members.

• Organizational Savvy – Demonstrates clear understanding of organizational culture and effectively navigates through complex company dynamics, championing organization initiatives.

• Decision quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Business Knowledge – Applying business knowledge and industry best practices to advance the organization’s goals and inform data-driven decision making.

• Leadership Courage – Stepping up to address tough organizational issues and demonstrates conviction and courage to do what’s right.

• Strategic Mindset - Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent consulting and communication skills

• Strong customer-service orientation

• Strong attention to detail and ability to suggest quality control processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

SPECIALIZED TRAINING OR KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products

• Knowledge of ACS financial systems including, but not limited to Salesforce, NetSuite, ACS Marketplace, SharePoint, iContract and Workday.

The starting rate is $21.00 to $27.00 per hour. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.