Sales/Use Tax Accountant

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Job Description

SUMMARY

Supports the tax function with sales/use tax compliance and accounting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare sales/use tax, Ohio CAT, Canadian GST/HST and business and occupational (B&O) returns for review by senior staff.
• Perform month-end sales tax accounting and prepare data for submission to third-party return preparer.
• Assist with sales tax and business license processing, in addition to data collection for personal property tax returns
• Prepare monthly sales/use tax account reconciliations
• Compile audit data to support sales/use tax audits and communicate with auditors as required.
• Perform special projects for management and conduct tax research.
• Complete affidavits relating to sales tax adjustments or exempt projects.
• Prepare correspondence relating to notices from taxing authorities, resolution of issues, and process tax clearance requests as required.
• Assistance with preparation, setup, retention and submission of exemption certificates.
• This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be expanded as needs develop.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Degree:  BS/BA in Accounting (curriculum must include 4 years of accounting).
• Special Tax Certifications – Indirect Tax (IPT I or II course completion, etc.) a plus.
• Special Requirements:  Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, consistently meet deadlines and deal with diverse and rapidly changing priorities.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum experience: 2-4 years public accounting experience or diverse corporate transactional tax experience.
• Multi-state sales tax registrations, tax return preparation, compliance and reporting.
• Required Industry Experience (Construction, Insulation, Specialty Trades, etc.) preferred
• Legal Age Requirements:  At least 18 years of age

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience with Multiple State and Local Jurisdiction Reporting (50+ state experience a plus)
• Highly articulate and capable of researching/troubleshooting issues and discussing accurate results with senior staff or various levels of management
• Strong tax/accounting foundation – ability to understand how tax transactions impact financial statements
• Well-developed problem solving and technical skills
• Experienced with tax research – able to relay findings in an accurate and professional manner
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, and a general employee population
• Ability to work independently as required, but equally capable of working within a hierarchy or team environment
• Successful track record for meeting deadlines in a timely manner, and fulfilling project guidelines
• Proficient in Windows 10 and above (copying and naming files, sorting files and content, applying shortcuts)
• Proficient with use of Microsoft “Teams” (able to adjust microphone and headset settings, share screens, shift from chat to video, able to collaborate easily with colleagues, particularly if working remotely)
• Experience with leading, robust sales tax software
• Experience with larger, more robust financial reporting or ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Sage.
• Proficiency with Excel - Intermediate to Advanced (experience with V and X Lookups, Sum If statements, Pivot Tables, fluid with large data sets, use of Ranges, and Tables) – Alteryx experience preferred

CRITICAL SKILLS DESIRED

• Proficiency with ETL systems a plus (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI, Power Pivots, etc.)
• Experience with robust tax software such as Thomson Reuters OneSource (f/k/a Sabrix) Tax Software, or Vertex (preferred software programs)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Type of Travel Required:   National  

Amount of Travel Required:  <10%

POSITION LOCATION

Onsite in Daytona Beach, FL. Onsite in Daytona, hybrid schedule possi