Sr. Sales and Use Tax Accountant

Job Summary

In addition, to gainfully participating in a high-performance team, the S&U Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the company provides our customers, external vendors, and government agencies with superior service and maintaining compliance with State and local tax laws. Managing sales and use tax audits in a multi-state environment with an emphasis on minimizing tax burden. Working in collaboration with cross-functional teams. In addition, assist business operations with implementation of processes to mitigate tax liabilities. Constantly challenging the status quo by analyzing and continually improving current processes to gain efficiencies, to ensure quality outcomes and accurate results.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-state audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes.
• Resolve tax issues with external customers in a timely manner.
• Respond to internal customer and vendor inquiries regarding state and local tax matters.
• Prepare reconciliations for related Sales and Use tax accounts.
• Complete research projects on multi-state Sales & Use taxes.
• Assist with due diligence analysis for multi-state and local taxes in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide research support for SAP and Vertex tax software to ensure accurate taxation.
• Draft technical correspondence to state officials to clarify interpretations of tax laws.
• Apply for, obtain, and implement special exemptions as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in tax processes.
• Develop, author, plan, and deliver training for internal customers.
• Perform necessary tasks to support compliance goals related to Sales & Use Tax Laws.
• Undertake additional duties as required to ensure ongoing compliance with S&U Tax Laws.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements