Tax Accountant II - Sales Tax

About the Company

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain, and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front-row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being part of a global team that collaborates with integrity, doing business the right way. For over a century, we’ve partnered to help our customers, suppliers, and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology.

About the Role

Responsible for preparing and filing Indirect Tax returns and maintaining tax compliance with reporting of taxes. May provide services in tax research, audit responses, and other specific tax-related areas. Ensures company compliance with government laws and governing tax rules for Indirect Taxes, sales and use, Property Tax, and/or other tax areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns and related supporting documents/work papers (Indirect Taxes, Sales & Use, Excise, Canadian Taxes, etc.).
• Reconcile GL tax accounts.
• Perform tax research and provide interpretation and application of tax rules.
• Prepare and/or review responses to tax authority inquiries.
• Review tax packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide tax technical support for restructuring.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of changes in tax legislation, rulings, regulations, and litigation that may impact the business.
• Prepare and reconcile data for Property Tax filing.
• Business License preparation.
• Provide support to internal customers for tax-related issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in area of discipline.
• Competent in all job functions with a general understanding of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• Develop recommendations for a variety of situations, improvements on job duties, and work on projects requiring evaluation and analysis.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion; may receive limited guidance for new assignments.
• Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization; may represent the department internally or externally.
• Experience with preparing and filing returns throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Vertex Return software preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources (Wellness, Leadership Development, and Mentorship Programs)

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.