Accounting Clerk III - Tax

Northeast Shared Services; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northeast Grocery is seeking a Tax Clerk to support the tax department with multi-state, multi-location compliance. The role involves assisting with tax filings, processing tax payments, audits, and journal entries aligned with company policy.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proficient with large data sets in Excel, and can apply independent judgement. Location options include Buffalo or Schenectady, NY.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or tax (preferred but not required).
• 2+ years of related experience.

Aufgaben

• Gather and analyze data to prepare and file sales and use tax returns in multiple states and localities.
• Assist in the preparation of property tax filings and ensure timely payment of bills.
• Respond to tax inquiries from internal team, vendors and tax authorities regarding Resale and CIP certificates, EINs or W-9 requests.
• Assist in year-end fringe benefit calculations and data gathering.
• Reconcile tax-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor changes in tax rates and laws and communicate to stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Excel

Data analytics

Large data handling

Organization

Multi-tasking

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or tax

Jobbeschreibung

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Schenectady, NY, US, 12308 Williamsville, NY, US, 14221

Company: NortheastSharedServices

SUMMARY

The Tax Clerk position will support the tax department in ensuring compliance with local, state and federal tax regulations applicable to a multi-state, multi-location grocery store chain. This role involves assisting with tax filings, processing of tax payments, assisting with audits, as well as, preparation of journal entries and related account reconciliations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, excels with complex spreadsheets, has analytical skills and the ability to make judgements independently according to company policy.

Position can be located in Buffalo or Schenectady, NY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather and analyze data necessary to prepare and file sales and use tax returns in multiple states and localities.
• Assist in the preparation of the property tax filings and ensure timely payment of bills.
• Respond to tax inquiries from the internal team, vendors and tax authorities in relation to (but not limited to) Resale and Capital Improvement certificates, Bakery donations, company EINs or W-9 requests.
• Assist in calendar year end fringe benefit calculations and informational return data gathering and preparation.
• Reconcile tax related accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor changes in tax rates and laws and ensure communication to those impacted.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent performance reviews.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analytics skills and ability to work with large amount of data.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills to manage multiple deadlines and transactions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or tax (preferred but not required)
• 2 + years of related experience

Use of AI in Our Work At Northeast Grocery, we encourage the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help increase efficiency, productivity, and quality of work. Corporate team members may be expected to leverage AI-enabled tools to support tasks such as analysis, content development, problem-solving, and process improvement. All AI use must align with company policies, data privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting Constant 5-8 Hours

Standing Occasional 1-3 Hours

Walking Occasional 1-3 Hours

Bending Occasional 1-3 Hours

Twisting Occasional 1-3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 10lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 10lbs

Squatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 Hours

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.