Tax Staff Accountant

Tax Staff Accountant

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Tax Staff Accountant to join our GNC Tax Department, supporting tax compliance, reporting, and strategic tax initiatives across the organization.

The Tax Staff Accountant plays a key role within the GNC Tax Department, supporting the delivery of tax compliance, reporting, and strategic tax initiatives for the Company and its stakeholders. This position assists with the preparation of federal, state, local, and international tax filings, as well as the monthly sales and use tax process. The role also contributes to audit support, tax research, and cross-functional projects.

This is a Full-Time Salary Position

• Assist with the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local direct and indirect tax returns in coordination with third-party service providers
• Support tax compliance activities for non-U.S. jurisdictions, primarily Canada and Puerto Rico
• Prepare and file 1,000+ annual business personal property tax returns
• Receive, review, and process business personal property tax assessments and bills
• Monitor, track, and assist in resolving state and local tax notices; respond to inquiries from retail locations
• Assist with the review and taxability classification of new products for sales tax purposes
• Provide tax support for new store openings, including registrations, licensing, and correct sales tax rate setup
• Support multi-state sales and use tax audits by gathering data and preparing documentation
• Process payments to taxing authorities and external tax service providers
• Contribute to tax-related projects, including implementation of new tax technologies and process improvements
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Hybrid work environment, 2-3 days in-person attendance (Pittsburgh, PA) in addition to ability to work remotely.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include long periods of computer screen usage, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

03 years of relevant tax or accounting experience (public accounting experience preferred)

Experience with multi-state property tax compliance

Familiarity with tax software and accounting systems (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters, QuickBooks, or similar)

Foundational knowledge of tax compliance concepts and strong analytical capabilities

Basic understanding of sales and use tax regulations

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines