Sr. Tax Accountant needed to oversee sales, use, and property tax compliance for all legal entities, from data compilation to reviewing filed tax returns. Hybrid schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Monday and Friday remote; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday onsite). Candidate must be able to hit the ground running and complete assignments quickly. Conversion to full-time employment possible. Interview conducted by team.
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- Oversee sales, use, and property tax returns for all legal entities - from compiling source data to reviewing filed returns
- Collaborate with business units, IT, and third-party consultants to compile accurate data; ensure data ties to general ledger and payment requests from third-party preparers
- Perform tax research and provide taxability guidance to stakeholders
- Respond to tax mailbox (GMB) inquiries within 48 hours
- Write and maintain desktop procedures documenting processes
- 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 across all states and businesses; evaluate state regulations and accounting practices
- Complete sales and use tax audits, working with auditors from notice of intent through completion; modify taxability in tax systems based on findings
- Identify and implement process improvements within the Sales and Use Tax Department
- Ensure financial reports are prepared and paid accurately and timely to avoid penalties
- Maintain assigned GL account reconciliations, preventing financial risk to the company
- Assist with departmental projects, taking a lead role in planning, coordinating, and facilitating through completion
- Perform other duties as assigned
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- 2-5 years of experience in Accounting/Finance
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- Sales, use, and property tax compliance
- Tax research and taxability analysis
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Charts)
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Sabrix and/or Vertex experience - preferred
- Knowledge of EDI capabilities - preferred
- ERP experience
- BI/BW expertise - preferred
- Excellent communication skills