Analyst II, Sales and Use Tax

TieTalent; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer based in Richmond, VA seeks an Analyst II for Sales and Use Tax. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with sales and use tax laws, tax research, and preparing compliance returns. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 2-4 years of relevant tax experience. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement emphasizing a casual and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of tax experience at a public accounting firm or in a corporate tax department.
• Experience working on multi-state audits.
• Strong knowledge of sales/use tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly tax compliance including tax variance analysis.
• Document outcomes of tax inquiries.
• Monitor state tax legislation changes.
• Assist in defending state local audits.
• Perform accounting activities and tax related budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Analyst II, Sales and Use Tax role at CarMax (posting via TieTalent). The Sales Tax Analyst II is responsible for ensuring that CarMax complies with each of the states’ sales and use tax laws. This responsibility consists of researching and implementing tax rate changes or law changes that impact the business. Additional responsibilities include preparing tax compliance returns, taking direction from the Tax Manager to assist on projects related to CarMax initiatives and reducing tax risks through analysis and audit defense.

Work Location: Based out of the Richmond, VA Home Office with a Hybrid work arrangement. Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Under general guidance from management, preparation of monthly tax compliance including analyzing general ledger to monthly reporting and tax variance analysis
• Engage external and internal business partners to answer tax inquiries and properly documenting outcomes. Assistance from management may be needed on the more complex inquiries
• Under general guidance of management monitor state tax legislation changes and determine impacts to the company, and conduct tax research for new business initiatives
• Under general guidance of management, conduct new state/store research, conduct/assist in defending state local audits with support from management
• Perform accounting activities, account reconciliations, tax exemption review, and preparing tax related budgets

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 2-4 years of tax experience at a public accounting firm or in a corporate tax department
• Experience working on multi-state audits
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including writing macros
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access

Essential skills and attributes

• Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Solid knowledge of sales/use tax
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong time management skills
• Effective planning and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with associates at various levels
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to details
• Ability to express opinions and innovative ideas
• Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word, E-mail software (Microsoft Outlook)

Work environment

Work Environment: Casual and pleasant work environment; team-oriented; fast-paced and deadline-driven department responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide. Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.

EEO Statement

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.