Sales Tax Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sales Tax Accountant prepares and files sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions and maintains general ledger reconciliations. Sitting between Associate and Senior levels, this role serves as the main contact for retail stores and tire centers on exemption certificates and invoice inquiries. The position also assists with tax regulation research, system testing, and operational tax guidance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities.

35% - Prepare, build tax reports for, and file routine to moderately complex sales and use tax returns for assigned tax jurisdictions. Ensure timely payment of taxes due 

25% - Review system-generated sales reports to ensure accurate tax collection. Perform monthly reconciliations of sales tax general ledger accounts and identify use tax reporting adjustments. 

20% - Collect, verify, archive, and audit sales tax exemption certificates for compliance. Follow up directly with stores to correct documentation errors and improve store-level compliance. 

10% - Provide direct assistance to tire center personnel regarding exemptions, invoice corrections, and routine sales/use tax inquiries. Assist in conducting sales and use tax training sessions for tire center and HQ personnel.

10% - Support tax audits conducted by various taxing jurisdictions, maintain tax related training documents & perform tax research. 

Educational/Experience Requirements:  

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years experience in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Required Technical Skills/Knowledge: 

• Advanced PC skills including Excel, and Google Suite

• Other desirable system knowledge includes NetSuite, Customer First, OneSource, Vertex, or working knowledge of similar tax determination engines, general ledger and ERP systems

General Knowledge and Abilities:  

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally (both verbally and in writing) while ensuring that the quality and content of the message are relevant to the circumstances; ability to be an active-listener; the ability to draft, proofread, and send written communications effectively; the ability and willingness to carefully listen to others by asking appropriate questions and avoiding interruptions

• Strong attention to detail 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills 

• The ability to establish and maintain rapport, interact comfortably, and work well with co-workers and others outside the Company. This includes cooperating, being supportive of others, willingly helping others, considering others’ ideas and opinions, sharing information, giving proper credit, and fulfilling team responsibilities

• Excellent phone and people skills to support inquiries

• Ability to manage work assignments through prioritization, paying attention to detail, and optimal time management

Physical Requirements: 

Desk-based role; mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking. Requires frequent, repetitive computer and office equipment use, including reaching. Lifting capped at 10 lbs. Close vision and ability to adjust focus. Must communicate verbally in person and by phone.

Work Environment: 

Office, non-manual work; the worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. 

Benefits: 

For full time positions after eligibility criteria are met, benefits include:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company-funded retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee discount
• Tuition Assistance

Benefits are subject to change at any time and governed by plan documents and Company policy. Higher minimum wage applies in applicable locations.