Senior Accountant - Tax Compliance

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Franklin, TN, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1534 Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually Outdoor Living Supply (OLS) is a leading wholesale distributor of outdoor living products, serving professional contractors, dealers, and customers through a growing network of locations across the United States. We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support OLS's multistate sales and use tax compliance, business licensing, and real estate tax administration. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will partner with Avalara, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, branch teams, and external providers to ensure accurate reporting, timely filings and payments, current licenses, and complete documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong tax compliance experience who enjoys analyzing data, improving processes, and working collaboratively across departments. Key Responsibilities Maintain a centralized compliance calendar and tracking system for tax filings, reporting obligations, registrations, business licenses, and payment deadlines across multiple jurisdictions. Coordinate with Avalara and other external providers to ensure accurate and timely sales and use tax filings, payments, and registrations. Review return data and NetSuite transactions for appropriate tax treatment, codes, and rates; investigate discrepancies and coordinate approved payments with Treasury. Monitor physical and economic nexus requirements and coordinate registration activities with management and external advisors. Oversee the collection, validation, maintenance, and retention of customer resale and exemption certificates. Partner with Accounts Receivable and branch teams to resolve missing, incomplete, or expired exemption certificates. Coordinate the acquisition, renewal, and maintenance of state and local business licenses and registrations. Track expiration dates and update licensing requirements related to acquisitions, new locations, closures, and entity or address changes. Coordinate the administration and payment of real estate and property taxes across OLS locations. Maintain property records, monitor assessment and payment deadlines, reconcile related liabilities, and resolve discrepancies with providers and taxing authorities. Coordinate responses to state tax audits, notices, and inquiries. Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for tax and financial audits. Reconcile sales and use tax liabilities monthly between NetSuite, Avalara, filed returns, and payments. Investigate differences and prepare adjusting journal entries and supporting schedules. Complete assigned account reconciliations and month-end close activities in accordance with GAAP, OLS policies, and the close calendar. Maintain organized electronic records of returns, licenses, tax records, exemption documentation, payment confirmations, and related correspondence. Identify opportunities to improve tax, licensing, reconciliation, and documentation processes. Escalate material exposures, disputed amounts, and unresolved issues to the Accounting Manager and Controller. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting. At least four years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of two years of hands-on multistate sales and use tax compliance experience. Working knowledge of GAAP, month-end close procedures, account reconciliations, and sales and use tax processes. Experience managing customer resale and exemption certificates. Strong analytical and Excel skills, including the ability to reconcile large transaction datasets and investigate discrepancies. Experience with an ERP system is required. NetSuite and Avalara, or comparable tax compliance software, experience is strongly preferred. Familiarity with real estate tax administration and property tax compliance software is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments and external providers. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to take initiative, improve processes, and deliver accurate results. High level of integrity, professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail. Other Skills and Abilities Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment. Ability to maintain confidential financial and tax information. Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills. Ability to communicate complex accounting and tax information clearly. Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external service providers. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, systems, and business needs. Work is performed in a professional office environment with extended periods of sitting and working at a computer. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week working in the Franklin, Tennessee office and two days per week working remotely. Physical Demands Occasionally required to stand or walk. Frequently required to talk or hear. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Position Type and Expected Hours This is a full-time position requiring a standard office schedule of approximately 45 or more hours per week, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to address business needs, deadlines, audits, or other time-sensitive requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Outdoor Living Supply