Indirect Tax Accountant

Indirect Tax AccountantLaunch Your Tax Career with the World's Largest Furniture ManufacturerAshley Furniture Industries is seeking an Indirect Tax Accountant to support our U.S. indirect tax function across sales & use tax, property tax, business licenses, exemption certificates, and audit support.This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to build a strong foundation in indirect tax while working for a stable, family-owned global company that invests in professional development and career growth.About the RoleAs an Indirect Tax Accountant, you'll support Ashley's indirect tax team by preparing workpapers, organizing documentation, reconciling tax data, maintaining trackers, and assisting with audits and notices. You'll work with systems, data, and cross-functional partners to ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready tax compliance.You'll also help modernize the tax function by improving documentation, standardizing workpapers, identifying recurring issues, and using approved technology, automation, and analytics tools.What You'll DoSales & Use Tax SupportPrepare workpapers and reconciliations for sales & use tax filingsAnalyze purchase data to identify taxable purchases (consumer use tax)Support exemption certificate collection, validation, and trackingResearch basic sales & use tax questions and prepare summariesProperty Tax SupportGather and organize fixed asset data, assessment notices, and tax billsMaintain property tax calendars, deadlines, and status trackersSupport review of assessments and bills to identify discrepancies or appeal opportunitiesCoordinate with Accounting, Real Estate, and Operations for property-related informationBusiness Licenses & RegistrationsSupport preparation and renewal of business licenses and sales tax registrationsMaintain registration trackers (account numbers, filing frequencies, renewal dates, jurisdictions)Assist with new registrations, account updates, location openings/closuresCoordinate with Legal, Real Estate, and Operations for jurisdictional filingsAudit & Notice SupportGather, organize, and index documentation for audits and tax noticesPrepare audit support packages (invoices, certificates, reconciliations, sales/purchase data)Maintain audit trackers, notice logs, and document request listsDraft basic responses to notices for senior tax team reviewData & Process ImprovementPrepare, clean, organize, and reconcile tax data from multiple sourcesMaintain standardized workpapers, checklists, trackers, and documentation repositoriesIdentify manual steps, recurring issues, and process improvement opportunitiesUse approved tax technology, Excel, workflow tools, dashboards, and automationBusiness SupportRespond to routine internal questions about sales tax, property tax, licenses, and certificatesWork with Accounting, Finance, AP, Procurement, Retail, E-Commerce, and OperationsSupport special projects, research, and business initiativesWhat We're Looking ForEducation:Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business, Tax, or related field preferred (relevant experience considered)Experience:0–3 years in tax, accounting, finance, accounts payable, audit support, compliance, or business supportSkills:Strong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to work with financial data, reconciliations, and spreadsheetsProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, OutlookAbility to follow processes, meet deadlines, and escalate issues appropriatelyCustomer service mindset when working with internal partnersPreferred:Experience with sales & use tax, property tax, business licenses, exemption certificates, or multi-state complianceExperience with ERP systems, tax software, workflow tools, or document repositoriesAccounting, tax, or data analytics coursework or certificationsNo CPA or professional certification required —we'll help you grow your tax knowledge and skills!What You'll LearnSales & Use Tax – Multistate compliance, taxability, exemption certificates, nexus Property Tax – Renditions, assessments, appeals, jurisdictional filings Audit Support – How to prepare audit files, respond to notices, and support tax audits Tax Technology – Tax engines, automation, analytics, dashboards, workflow tools Process Improvement – How to standardize workpapers, improve data quality, and build scalable processesWhy Join Ashley?Build a strong tax foundation with hands-on experience across multiple tax areas Work for a stable, family-owned company that's #1 in the furniture industry Professional development opportunities Learn from experienced tax professionals in a collaborative team environment Use modern technology —tax automation, analytics, AI tools (with appropriate training) Comprehensive benefits and employee perksBenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision401(k) with Profit SharingPaid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday OffGenerous Employee Discount on FurnitureProfessional Development OpportunitiesLife InsuranceAshley Wellness Centers (location specific)Our Core ValuesHonesty & Integrity – Acts with transparency and ethical judgmentDirty Fingernail – Takes accountability and digs into details to solve problemsContinuous Improvement – Seeks better ways to improve processesGrowth Focused – Committed to learning and professional developmentSchedule & LocationLocation: Arcadia, WI or Tampa, FL Schedule: Full-time; flexible hours during peak compliance or audit periodsReady to start your tax career with a global industry leader? Apply today and join Ashley Furniture Industries as an Indirect Tax Accountant.Ashley Furniture Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.