Tax Accountant - Indirect Tax (Sales and Use)

Tax Accountant - Indirect Tax (Sales and Use) Team.

Logistics- Hybrid in Basking Ridge, NJ Tuesdays/Wednesdays

Targeted Years of Experience: 5 to 7 years

Job Description:

• In this position the ideal candidate will be responsible working with outside outsource vendor, to assure all transaction taxes, e.g. sales and use taxes, are filed timely and accurately.
  
  

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely filing of transaction tax returns.
• Required to implementing process improvements through the use of innovative and creative thinking.
• Work with automation tools (e.g. Alteryx) to reduce redundant tasks by using innovative techniques such as Robotics and designing process flows.
• Analyze financial data from Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting and Corporate Accounting.
• Reconcile large data sets with the use of Excel, Excel Power Query and Microsoft Access.
• Review transaction tax data to ensure it is accurate and analyze variances prior to sending data to 3rd party outsourcer for filing.
• Responsible for reconciling all tax liability accounts.
• Responsible for the review; analysis and streamline tax processes.
• Perform special projects, as required, assigned by Manager.
• Assist the exemption group with research, information needed and issuance of Resale and/or Exemption Certificates, as required.
  
  

Candidates will need to have:

• Thorough knowledge of State taxes, such as Sales and Use and other pass-through type taxes.
• Knowledge of the compliance process and how tax returns are filed.
• The ability to develop methods to streamline processes and develop tax planning strategies to minimize company's cash flow and overall tax burden.
• The candidate has to possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience in a related Field Required
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
  
  

Even better if candidates have:

• CPA or Master’s degree in taxation is a plus.
• Experience with large automated systems (e.g. billing, general ledger, and a/p).
• Knowledge with automated tax systems. (e.g. Vertex)
• Experienced with SAP, PeopleSoft or other major accounting systems.
  
  

Qualification:

Must Have:

Complex Problem-Solving Skills:

• Problem Solving Skills
  
  

Productivity Software:

• Microsoft Excel: 0 years
• Microsoft Office: 0 years
  
  

Pay Range: $60- $65

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.