Sales Tax Accountant

About the Role

Canon U.S.A., Inc., in Melville, NY is a respected leader in the Imaging and Office Equipment industry. We are seeking a Sales Tax Accountant (Accountant, Tax) who will be responsible for ensuring compliance obligations are efficient, on time and accurate, while minimizing the company’s sales tax liabilities. Other tax projects include sales and use tax reviews and audit defense.   This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days).  Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

Your Impact

- Prepare and review sales and use tax returns for multi-states, to comply with state and local regulations - Prepare and review journal entries and perform account reconciliations, identify account variances, and determine corrective courses of action - Review purchase invoices to determine taxability and review use tax accruals for accuracy - Review customers’ sales tax exemption certificate, based on the state requirements, and update systems - Maintain setups in Vertex O series for sales and purchase transactions - Prepare support documents for requests from external auditors - Research tax rules and regulations for various sales and purchase transactions and stay current with changes in tax law

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

- Bachelor's degree required (Accounting preferred), CPA helpful - 3-5 years of multi-state tax accounting experience - Experience researching tax rule and regulations for products and services - Requires general accounting work experience and knowledge of GAAP - Oracle and Tableau experience a plus - Strong Excel skills are required - Proficiency with Vertex Indirect Tax O Series and Vertex Returns, or similar tax management system required - Ability to work independently and interact well with others   We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $69,300 - $103,770 annually

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

Who We Are

Where Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

-Employee referral bonus -Employee discounts -“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function) -Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community -Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else †Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcon