Sr Sales and Use Tax Accountant

Job Summary

In addition, to gainfully participating in a high-performance team, the S&U Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the company provides our customers, external vendors, and government agencies with superior service and maintaining compliance with State and local tax laws. Managing sales and use tax audits in a multi-state environment with an emphasis on minimizing tax burden. Working in collaboration with cross-functional teams. In addition, assist business operations with implementation of processes to mitigate tax liabilities. Constantly challenging the status quo by analyzing and continually improving current processes to gain efficiencies, to ensure quality outcomes and accurate results.

Job Responsibilities
• Conduct multi-state audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes.
• Resolve tax issues with external customers in a timely manner.
• Respond to internal customer and vendor inquiries regarding state and local tax matters.
• Prepare reconciliations for related Sales and Use tax accounts.
• Complete research projects on multi-state Sales & Use taxes.
• Assist with due diligence analysis for multi-state and local taxes in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide research support for SAP and Vertex tax software to ensure accurate taxation.
• Draft technical correspondence to state officials to clarify interpretations of tax laws.
• Apply for, obtain, and implement special exemptions as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in tax processes.
• Develop, author, plan, and deliver training for internal customers.
• Perform necessary tasks to support compliance goals related to Sales & Use Tax Laws.
• Undertake additional duties as required to ensure ongoing compliance with S&U Tax Laws.

Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in multi-state sales & use tax audit defense.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
• Master's Degree and/or CPA is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Computer Literacy.
• Windows Environment.
• Word Processing.
• Excel Spreadsheet.
• Vertex Software a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Social/Interpersonal skills.
• Oral & written communication.
• Positive Collaboration and Teamwork.
• Project management skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to develop and administer efficient work processes.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge of process control (How to measure, track analyze and initiate improvement).

Working Conditions
• Capability to work extended hours as necessary.
• Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment.
• Capable of working remotely.
• Ability to participate in required overnight travel as needed.

Physical Requirements
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing and climbing to a significant degree.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate with employees/visitors.

Applicants may be subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.*

*A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We will consider factors such as your age at the time, the timing and nature of the offense, its seriousness, and any rehabilitation efforts when determining your suitability for the role.

Sparrow Company Executive Search & Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.