Sales Tax Accountant (Finance)

Essential Functions
Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns from multiple jurisdictions.Maintain and reconcile sales tax accounts, ensuring accurate reporting and timely payments.Research and interpret sales and use tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.Assist in managing sales tax audits, responding to inquiries, and providing supporting documentation.Analyze tax data and transactions to identify potential risks and opportunities for tax savings.Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on company operations.Work with internal departments (e.g., accounting, operations, procurement) to ensure proper tax treatment of transactions.Manage tax exemption certificates and verify compliance with exemption rules.Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing sales tax accruals and reconciliations.Utilize tax software and ERP systems to streamline reporting and compliance processes. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Controller to support the organization
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at MYCON.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong customer services skills needed to build and maintain relationships with end user.Effective oral and written communication skills Strong attention to detail requiredEffective time management in working with timelines and deadlines. The ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously and an accurate and timely manner. Considerable skill in problem solving, conflict resolution, and managing confidential information/situations.Ability to manage and prioritize work tasks in a demanding and time-critical environment. Ability to work in a team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required skills needed but not limited to the following:
Bachelors degree in accounting Minimum of 2 years equivalent experienceCPA (Preferred)
Interpersonal Skills
Highly developed communication skills (listening, influence management, consensus development) paired with outstanding presentation skills.Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships with the team members, architects, owners, subcontractors, and municipalities.Strong analytical and logical skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.High energy and self-motivated with a sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, consistently meeting or beating deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function soft his job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 25+ pounds on a periodic basis and be able to push/pull over 25+ pounds on a periodic basis. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day. Reliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/office Ability to work in sometimes stressful environment Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the listed functions of this job. The work environment is an office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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