Sales and Use Tax Accountant

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Sales and Use Tax Accountant, where your expertise will drive compliance, optimize tax strategies, and support our financial integrity. In this energetic role, you will be at the forefront of managing sales and use tax obligations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and providing critical insights into our tax processes. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help us navigate complex tax landscapes confidently while contributing to the overall financial health of our organization.

Duties

• Oversee sales and use tax and property tax returns for all legal entities from compile source data to reviewing filed tax returns. Work with business units, IT, third party consultants to compile accurate data effectively. Ensure data ties to general ledger and payment request from third party preparers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• B.S. required with a focus in Accounting/Finance preferred
• CPA preferred
• A minimum of 2-5 years experience in Accounting/Finance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of EDI capabilities preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel & Word skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Charts) required
• Excellent Analytical and Problem Solving skills required
• Sabrix and/or Vertex Experience preferred
• Excellent Communication Skills required
• Knowledge of SOX controls & compliance requirements required
• Understanding of GAAP Accounting required
• ERP experience required
• BI/BW expertise preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Perform tax research and provide taxability guidance to stakeholders.
• Respond to GMB (tax mailbox) on inquiries related to tax within 48 hours.
• Write desktop procedures to document processes and modify as needed.
• File, pay and track business licenses
• File refund claims for tax on accounts receivable.Review, approve and enter tax exemptions into tax determination system.Troubleshoot purchase order taxability and related tax issues.
• Ensure compliance responsibilities in all states and businesses, evaluate state regulations and acceptable accounting practices, provide service to internal and external customers, and evaluate complete assignments for conformance with applicable policies, regulations and tax laws.
• Complete sales and use tax audits. Work with auditors from notice of intent to audit to completion. Modify taxability in tax systems as needed based on findings.
• Identify and implement process improvements in the Sales and Use Tax Department.
• Ensure financial reports are prepared and paid accurately and timely in order to avoid penalties.
• Maintain assigned GL account reconciliations while preventing financial risk to the company.
• Assist in various departmental projects, taking a lead role in planning, coordinating and facilitating projects through their completion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person