Thatcher Company is a diversified chemical manufacturer, re-packager and distributor. The company was founded in 1967 and has grown to be a major chemical supplier and distributor in the United States. Today, Thatcher Company employs more than 550 people, with headquarters located on 30 acres in the industrial area of Salt Lake City, Utah. Operating in a number of locations nationwide, Thatcher’s diversification, coupled with ever broadening product offerings, allows us to respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

POSITION: Senior Accountant – Tax Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Accountant – Tax Analyst will report to the Corporate Controller and will be responsible for supporting Thatcher’s compliance with state, local, and federal tax regulations and filings. This position will primarily be responsible for creating and maintaining sustainable processes for managing all aspects of Sales & Use tax, Property tax, and other industry specific tax. This role will also support the company’s external tax firm with routine deliverables related to income tax.

The ideal candidate will have significant work experience in sales and use tax, in addition to a demonstrated ability to create organized and efficient processes with workflows that support timely payment of tax liabilities and compliance with third-party audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and leverage Avalara tax software, including updating state sales tax rates, ensuring compliance with state and local sales tax regulations and timely payments.
• Create and administer the end-to-end sales and use tax process, including filing tax returns, reviewing exemption forms, preparing nexus analysis, conducting internal state tax audits, and improving workflow processes.
• Research and monitor state and local tax laws, especially for new ship-to locations, and address state sales and use tax inquiries.
• Assist with various tax preparations and compliance, including real estate, personal property, business tax incentive filings, federal and state income tax compliance, tax provision preparation, and handling tax notices.
• Monitor POs and invoices to ensure proper use tax payment, and work with personnel to improve use tax accuracy.
• Prepare data and deliverables for external tax firm in support of annual income tax filing.
• Maintain effective communication with all Thatcher departments on tax related matters.
• Other accounting related duties may be assigned at the discretion of management.

Desired Qualifications/Skills

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Required: Working knowledge of tax compliance with 3 years related work experience
• Proficiency in commercial ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Infor)
• Experience with project management/tracking software (preferred)
• Tech-savvy with accounting software, spreadsheets, data analysis
• Highly motivated, committed, and organized self-starter
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive use of computer keyboard and mouse;
• Must be able to sit in one place for extended periods of time, but may also require some limited movement around office location; (Office is 2 floors without elevator between.)
• No heavy lifting required.

Why Thatcher is right for you

• Competitive salary
• The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company and no employee contribution or match is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employee’s salary. The results of company operations are reviewed every year to determine the contribution amount for each employee. 2023 marked the 50th consecutive year of maximum funding.
• Hybrid work arrangements available when job proficiency is established, subject to the approval of management
• Additional benefits including health, dental, Company paid life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and 50% additional education reimbursement.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Excellent career opportunities with a growing company
• A great work environment where your contribution can be recognized, and you can reach your full potential

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. As an affirmative action employer under E.O. 11246, we invite all applicants to identify themselves.

THATCHER GROUP, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER