Job Description
Job Description
The Company :
The Company is one of the fastest-growing flooring leaders with some of the best, most innovative, high-quality, and eco-conscious flooring and building products in the industry. We are a mid-size hard surface flooring company with a strong national distribution network. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and industry leadership drives our continued growth.
Position Summary : We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team at a leading flooring distribution company. This role requires deep expertise in multi-state tax compliance, coupled with the ability to collaborate closely with corporate tax teams on income tax matters and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to operate confidently in a multi-state environment. This role is a key contributor in our accounting department, the Senior Accountant will ensure timely and accurate reporting, drive tax compliance across all distribution locations, and act as the primary tax liaison between operations and corporate finance. This position plays a critical role in supporting our growth, maintaining compliance, and optimizing our tax position.
Essential Duties :
Accounting & Financial Reporting :
- Perform monthly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Run monthly capitalization and depreciation and maintain fixed asset schedules
- Prepare weekly cash forecast
- Prepare and distribute daily cash and payment report
- Assist in audit preparation and provide requested schedules / documentation
Sales & Property Tax Compliance :
Reconcile multi-state and Canadian sales and use tax returns ensuring accurate reporting based on current nexus requirementsPrepare and upload consumer use tax & sales tax for credit card convenience feesResearch and resolve sales tax noticesManage property tax compliance for all owned or leased locations, including filings, assessments, appeals, and payment coordinationAct as the main point of contact between the company and the 3rd party corporate tax teamProvide accurate and timely data and analysis for income tax provisions, audit support, and tax planning initiativesCommunicate tax-related developments, risks, and strategies to Finance leadershipSupport corporate initiatives such as tax restructuring, credit utilization, and automation projectsCross-Functional Collaboration :
Work closely with human resources and operations teams to understand location changes and ensure tax implications are proactively managedPartner with AP and procurement teams to ensure tax coding and documentation complianceSupport ad hoc analysis for new distribution center openings, relocations, or property divestituresQualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus4+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a focus on sales and / or property taxExperience in retail, property management, real estate, or multi-location environments is preferredStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP and multi-jurisdictional tax requirementsProficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.)Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skillsMinimum Requirements :
Detail-oriented and comfortable working with complex, multi-state dataStrong communicator with the ability to simplify tax matters for non-finance stakeholdersProactive and curious, with a mindset for process improvement and complianceComfortable working independently while collaborating across functionsCompetitive compensation package and full benefits including 401K company match