Sales Tax Specialist

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI's concierge approach to help them solve what's next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you'll enjoy :

Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

The Sales Tax Specialist works within the Accounting Department and is responsible for filing SHI's sales tax, ensuring timely reports and payments. The Sales Tax Specialist works with Accounts Receivable staff on tax credit issues that arise and assists in reviewing / approving the credit worth of potential SHI customers.

The Sales Tax Specialist will be reporting to the Sr. Credit and Sales Tax Manager in the Accounting Department. This position will be required to report to the SHI Somerset NJ office location as determined by SHI management.

Role Description

Monitor the sales tax policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with sales tax rules

Responsible for tax filings, correspondence with tax authorities, and meeting deadline dates

Create journal entries and payments while maintaining necessary backup

Maintain tax registration documents and forms

Assist in document gathering and managing inquiries for tax audits, as needed

Point of contact for Accounts Receivable Specialist on sales tax inquiries and setups

Approve / deny new account requests for prospect customer from several divisions.

Use the DNB database to verify the credit worth of our potential customers

Behaviors and Competencies

Attention to Detail : Can identify errors or inconsistencies in work and make necessary corrections.

Analytical Thinking : Can apply critical thinking to analyze data, identify patterns, and make basic inferences.

Financial Awareness : Can analyze and interpret financial reports.

Data Analysis : Can identify patterns and trends in data, propose hypotheses, and use statistical techniques to test them.

Documentation : Can independently create and update documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency, and can identify gaps or areas needing clarification.

Time Management : Can generally use time effectively and is working towards improving task prioritization and deadline management.

Problem-Solving : Can identify problems, propose solutions, and take action to resolve them without explicit instructions.

Communication : Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information and can adapt communication style to the audience.

Ethics : Can identify ethical dilemmas, propose solutions, and take action to uphold ethical standards without explicit instructions.

Organization : Can prioritize daily tasks, manage personal workflow, and utilize basic tools to keep track of responsibilities.

Skill Level Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook to enhance productivity and perform various tasks efficiently - Intermediate

Other Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field. Alternative would be Associates degree or equivalent experience.

Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

1-2 Years experience in Accounting / Finance

The base salary range for this position is $40,000 - $55,000. The estimated on-target earnings, or OTE, which includes a base salary and

bonus, are $45,000 - $60,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market

location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and

flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity - M / F / Disability / Protected Veteran Status