Tax Accountant - Opportunity for New Grads or Accounting Professionals

Tax Accountant

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail's present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service for more than 65 years.

The Tax Accountant supports the organization's indirect tax compliance and reporting activities through the preparation, reconciliation, research, and maintenance of sales and use tax records and filings. This role assists with multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, audit support, exemption certificate administration, and related accounting activities while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to applicable regulations. The Tax Accountant collaborates with internal departments and external agencies to support operational and financial objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Champion Lozier's Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier's success.
• Prepare and review state and provincial sales and use tax returns in accordance with applicable filing requirements and deadlines.
• Respond to and assist with inquiries related to sales and use tax from internal departments, governmental agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Reconcile sales and use tax payments to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies as appropriate.
• Prepare and review journal entries related to sales and use tax activities.
• Maintain and validate customer sales tax exemption certificates to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Research and maintain taxability product tables related to exemptions for installation, freight, pallets, and other applicable items.
• Prepare documentation and supporting information requested for state sales tax audits, including audit follow-up activities and assessment support.
• Conduct sales and use tax research to support compliance, issue resolution, and process improvements.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve tax reporting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance processes.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

Other Job Functions

• Assist with miscellaneous reporting and administrative responsibilities including unclaimed property reporting, business license renewals, annual reports, and property tax payments.
• Support additional tax-related activities, schedules, reporting requirements, and special projects.

Job Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or another related field is preferred.

Experience: Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply, if degreed. Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting or finance, if non-degreed. Manufacturing or multi-state tax environment experience is desired.

Required Skills

• Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and tax concepts.
• Ability to analyze information, reconcile data, and resolve discrepancies with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Effective organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with sales and use tax compliance processes.
• Experience working with ERP or tax reporting systems.
• Professional certification or progress toward certification (CPA or similar) preferred.

Special Demands

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel to remote locations.
• Ability to maneuver manufacturing environments and navigate stairs as needed.
• Occasional time spent working a flexible schedule.
• Must demonstrate adaptability and responsiveness to off-schedule requests or emergencies in support of business-critical functions.