Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented and experienced accounting or bookkeeping professional who thrives in a team environment? We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk with problem-solving skills and a genuine passion for delighting clients.

The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining clients’ financial records, specifically related to sales tax.

As an Accounting Clerk at our sales tax consulting firm, you will confirm the accuracy of these records, and then use those records to timely and accurately prepare, file, and pay clients’ sales tax returns across the U.S. and Canada.

This role requires extreme attention to detail, expertise working within Excel, and familiarity with accounting and tax software programs such as QuickBooks Online, Shopify, WooCommerce, NetSuite, Avalara, TaxJar, and other commonly used software programs.

The successful candidate will be well organized, and effective at time management and prioritization as there are filing deadlines spread across various days throughout each month.

Prior experience with filing sales tax returns is a plus, but not required as long as the candidate without prior sales tax filing experience is a quick learner who is open-minded to learning / acquiring new skills and receiving feedback and constructive criticism along the way.

If you are driven by the pursuit of excellence, take pride in your work, and value the atmosphere of a private, family-run business that emphasizes work-life balance, we invite you to apply to join our team of dedicated professionals who have a relentless dedication to customer service.

Company Overview :

We are a leading sales tax consulting firm, specializing in providing comprehensive sales & use tax solutions and expertise to businesses of all sizes.

Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to helping clients navigate the complexities of sales tax regulations, optimize compliance, and maximize tax savings.

Compensation & Benefits :

• Full-time office role paying $20.00-$22.50 per hour
• Opportunity to transition to a partial remote work schedule after demonstrating a track record of success with the company
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for full-time
• Company 401(k) program, with employer matching for full-time
• Company profit-sharing program for full-time
• Paid vacation and holidays

Compensation : $20 - $22.50 hourly

$20 - $22.50 hourly

Responsibilities :

• Gathering clients’ sales data information from various accounting and tax software programs such as QuickBooks Online, Shopify, WooCommerce, NetSuite, Avalara, TaxJar, etc.
• Reviewing and confirming the accuracy of clients’ sales data
• Preparing drafts of clients’ sales tax returns for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings to meet all regulatory requirements
• Communicating with clients to receive approvals to complete and pay balances due for all pending filings
• Providing feedback to clients on best practices, changes in tax laws, and other tax-related and customer service topics

Qualifications :

• Availability : This is an in-office, onsite 5x per week position
• Customer Service : A relentless dedication to customer service and exceeding client expectations
• Education : Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance, or a related field
• Experience : Proven track record of success in filing tax returns, preferably sales tax returns
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex and technical tax matters to clients as well as interfacing with representatives from State Tax Agencies
• Problem-Solving : Analytical mindset to understand clients' pain points and provide comprehensive, tailored solutions
• Tech-Savvy : Proficiency in using Excel and other accounting and tax software programs such as QuickBooks Online, Shopify, WooCommerce, NetSuite, Avalara, TaxJar, etc.
• Time Management : Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet filing deadlines
• Team Player : Collaborative and able to work in a team-oriented environment

About Company

Agile’s Purpose :

We assist our clients by aligning their tax and accounting systems with current sales & use tax laws. That enables them to either maximize the benefit of the exemptions for which they qualify or become and remain compliant with their ongoing sales & use tax collection, reporting, and filing obligations.

Agile’s Vision :

To establish & maintain a reputation with consumers for developing & delivering the most innovative, personalized, and comprehensive sales and use tax solutions to our clients