Staff Accountant- Sales and Use Tax

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a knowledgeable Staff Accountant with strong expertise in sales and use tax to support our accounting operations in Racine County, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working through multistate tax requirements, maintaining accurate filings, and partnering with internal teams to resolve tax-related questions. The right candidate will bring a detail-focused approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment.

For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you.  God Bless.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and submit sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions with a high level of accuracy.

• Examine state and local tax rules to determine compliance obligations and apply updated guidance to ongoing activities.

• Coordinate responses to tax notices and oversee audit support by gathering documentation and communicating with taxing authorities.

• Contribute to tax planning efforts aimed at reducing exposure while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.

• Track reporting schedules and ensure all filing and payment deadlines are met on time.

• Partner with accounting, operations, and other internal stakeholders to address questions involving indirect tax treatment.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory updates affecting sales and use tax and incorporate changes into existing processes.

• Review vendor tax documentation, including W-9 records, to help maintain accurate compliance files.

• Administer income and franchise tax payments based on information supplied by the external accounting partner.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience focused on state and local tax matters.
• Solid understanding of multistate tax concepts, including sales and use tax compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing or reviewing tax returns and supporting related accounting activities.
• Familiarity with tax platforms such as Avalara, Vertex, or similar applications is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial data and reconciliations.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• CPA certification or progress toward eligibility is preferred.