Sales and Use Tax Staff Accountant

Essential Functions

• Accurate and timely filing of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preparation of sales and use tax returns, as well as some GST.
• Prepare check requests and/or wire payments for corresponding tax returns.
• Maintain and update tax calendar.
• Absorb new tax registrations as directed.
• Respond directly to taxing authorities as assigned.
• Communicate with internal and external customers on technical sales and use tax matters on a wide variety of business transactions and contemplated transactions.
• Review and research taxability of internal tax codes as necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of sales/use tax certificates utilizing third party tax program.
• Prepare account reconciliations of the sales and use tax accounts.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of multi-state sales and use tax experience, or 3 years plus 2 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with Vertex sales and use tax preparation software is preferred. Vertex O Series is a plus.
• Experience researching multi-state transaction tax issues.
• Experience working with revenue/tax agencies for state and local jurisdictions.
• Understanding of legal entity reporting structures.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access), advanced Excel skill preferred.
• Knowledge of PivotTables and VLOOKUPs, a plus.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Oracle, or other ERP, preferred.