Sales Tax Associate

Your Role

As part of the accounting department, responsible for the calculation and filing of sales tax returns, maintaining and collecting sales tax exemption certificates, assisting customers in setting up tax exempt accounts.

• Collection of sales amounts from mail order and retail store locations and calculation of tax liability.
• Reviewing expense invoices for use tax liability.
• Filing and making payments for sales tax returns.
• Making journal entries and reconciling tax liability accounts with the tax returns and payments.
• Assisting with research and obtaining supporting documentation for sales tax audits.
• Processing tax exemption requests from customers.
• Managing sales tax exemption documents database, keeping the files up to date and entering in new and updated exemption certificates.
• Variety of additional filing requirements for city and county governmental agencies.

Qualification Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others internally and externally
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software with emphasis on Excel
• Able to work effectively with team members to accomplish desired goals, especially during peak times

Pay Rate

The pay range below is provided in compliance with state/city specific laws. This pay range applies to this location. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
$19.00 per hour + Incentives

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Training Opportunities
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Employee Discount

About the Company

Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States. Our Mission... At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.