Tax & Compliance Accountant

Role Description

As our Tax & Compliance Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the Company’s indirect tax and compliance functions. This includes reviewing and preparing documentation related to:

• Sales Tax
• Personal Property Tax
• Business Licenses
• Franchise Tax
• Gross Receipts Tax
• Other compliance-related activities

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of state exemption requirements and solid accounting fundamentals, as this role also contributes to monthly close processes. They are also someone who thrives on challenges, embraces transformation and efficiency, and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail. If you are highly organized, results oriented, a proactive communicator and a team player, we want to hear from you!

This position is remote and will report into Lovesac Corporate HUB based in Stamford, CT. Candidates must fully reside in the United States at all times during employment and should have the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in tax compliance matters including sales and non-income tax, property tax, along with preparation of business licenses for a national publicly traded retail company, including E-Commerce required.
• Proficiency required in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experience with NetSuite and Avalara preferred.
• Exemplify each of our Lovesac values, at all times, be results driven and utilize knowledge to meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), goals and deadlines.
• Must be able to travel using various forms of transportation, as required by the Company in its sole discretion, for mandatory meetings and conferences held either at our offices or offsite.
• Must comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the Lovesac Employee Handbook and work collaboratively with fellow employees, treating all clients, both internal and external with dignity and respect at all times.

Requirements

• Collaborate cross-functionally on projects, representing the Finance and Accounting team from a Tax perspective.
• Work within Avalara (our sales tax engine software) and with state/local jurisdictions to ensure efficient and accurate filings.
• Manage tax notices effectively, including making necessary system and filing adjustments, and communicating clearly with the issuing authorities on notice resolution.
• Participate in large-scale tax projects such as system upgrades and new software implementations.
• Oversee the review and proper handling of exemption certificates for purchases.
• Prepare and review Sales Tax, Franchise Tax, and Gross Receipts Tax returns and applications for monthly, quarterly, and annual filings.
• Prepare Business License returns, annual reports, and other miscellaneous filings.
• Perform month-end reconciliations for tax-related accounts.
• Maintain a tax compliance calendar for all applicable taxes.
• Support non-income state and local tax audits, including process audits related to SOX compliance.
• Organize and maintain tax files and records.
• Support with special projects.
• Perform any other reasonable duties for this role as requested by management.

Benefits

• Financial Benefits: Annual Bonus Program, Annual and Inaugural Grant Equity Awards, 401K Matching Contribution, Financial Wellness Tools.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Parental Leave, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 160 hours of paid time off within our fiscal calendar year, prorated from date of hire, 8 paid company recognized holidays.
• Pet Insurance and generous Associate Discounts.