Sales and Use Tax Accountant 1

Sales And Use Tax Compliance SpecialistThis position is responsible for entry-level day-to-day activities of the company's sales and use tax compliance. This includes ensuring compliance with sales and use tax laws, validating and maintaining tax exemption certificates, verifying tax credits, and assisting in the preparation of multi-state sales and use tax returns. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily:Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;Collaborate with key internal/external resources;Participate in ongoing self-development.Essential FunctionsModels, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and MissionReviews sales and use tax exemption certificates submitted by customers concluding on the validity of the certificateIssues tax credits to customers using statutes and rules provided by respective state's taxing authorities (i.e., Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)Contacts and communicates with internal departments or external customers to resolve issues related to taxationResearch current or past tax guidance on statutes and rulesFiles sales tax returns primarily in Texas, and may assist in filing for the various other states the company does business in as neededParticipates in projects associated with the maintenance of sales tax recordsWorks safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standardsPerforms other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of applicable principles, practices, and methods of accountingIntermediate knowledge of the statutes and rules defined by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and related to Texas Sales and Use TaxProficient with filing sales tax returns for TexasProficient with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.Exceptional attention to detailExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organizationExcellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, deadline orientedCommunicates effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienceAbility to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timelinessAbility to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsRequirementsEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent required; Degree preferred, focus on Accounting or Finance preferredMinimum of one to three years of sales tax, accounting or audit experience is requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:NoneTravel:Up to 5%Physical Requirements:This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situationsThis role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machinesWork Environment:This job is generally performed in a professional office environmentFrequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptionsDisclaimer:Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.