Senior Sales Tax Accountant

Sales Tax Compliance Specialist

Handles one or more of the following sub functions : preparing and reviewing multi-state sales and use tax returns; reviewing business licenses and unclaimed property returns; coordinating and managing sales / use tax and business licenses audits, including sample selection and projections; reviewing, testing and updating point of sales systems (production and development environments) to ensure accuracy of tax calculations including rates and taxability determination; and / or reviewing reconciliations and journal entries. Ensures compliance with state and local sales and use tax laws and regulations and other indirect taxes. Assists Sales Tax Manager and provides leadership, training and direction to other staff members. Implements controls to reduce company tax exposure. Reviews, researches and responds to government notices. Identifies and communicates solutions to complex, time-critical or recurring business issues. Manages exemption certificate issuance and management. Researches complex tax issues, laws and pending legislation to determine its application to operations, including regulations, statutes and case law. Applies general ledger knowledge and accounting principles to ensure accurate financial reporting and tax compliance. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of overall sales tax processes and implications across business operations.