Accountant 1, Tax

About the role

This role supports the day-to-day execution of cigarette and tobacco tax compliance processes, with a strong focus on transactional data, reconciliations, and coordination with operations and third-party providers.

Responsibilities

• Compile and provide sales and inventory data to external provider for preparation of cigarette and tobacco tax returns.
• Retrive data from external systems/portals and prepare monthly journal entries to record cigarette and tobacco business activity.
• Process and submit tobacco tax payments not handled by third-party providers, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of cigarette and tobacco sales and activity for warehouse locations; investigate and resolve variances.
• Prepare and submit tax reclaim filings across multiple states, following established procedures.
• Track and apply state-specific cigarette and tobacco tax rules to ensure accurate reporting and payments.
• Aid with state tax audits by gathering documentation and responding to information requests.
• Review and respond to state tax notices; follow up with state agencies as needed to resolve discrepancies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting, Finance, or another related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Two years Accountant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and analytical skills; attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Experience working with transactional data, reconciliations, or inventory systems.
• Familiarity with journal entries and month-end close processes.
• Exposure to multi-state operations or indirect tax is a plus, but not required.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong skills in MS office (Access, Excel, Word).

Skills

• Knowledge of tax compliance and reporting processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

An excellent benefits package, including 2+ weeks PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.

Pay

$50,000 - $65,000

Schedule

N/A