Sales Tax Staff Accountant

About the role

The Sales Tax Staff Accountant prepares and files sales, use, and other related tax returns for locations throughout the United States and Canada. Additional responsibilities include reconciling general ledger accounts, researching tax issues, assisting with tax audits, and handling general accounting inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales, use, and other related tax returns for various locations in the U.S. and Canada, including gathering information, reconciling accounts, preparing returns, filing and paying balances due, and resolving notices from government agencies (75%).
• Act as the primary sales tax department contact for assigned locations, researching and responding to questions about tax regulations and internal procedures, and processing sales tax and registration fee check requests daily (20%).
• Assist the Sales Tax Manager with external audits by gathering requested information and explaining tax return preparation procedures to auditors (5%).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum: Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Preferred experience: 1+ years in Tax Accounting.

Skills

• Strong accounting skills; an accounting degree is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including providing customer service to internal and external contacts.
• Good analytical skills, including the ability to reconcile accounts and perform research to resolve issues.
• Working knowledge of systems such as Vertex, IDS, and/or Infinium is a plus.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, world-class resorts, and conservation attractions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401k Retirement Savings plan.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.
• Additional benefits available.