Indirect Tax Specialist

Icm Inc; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ICM Inc in Kansas seeks an experienced accountant to ensure sales/use tax compliance across multiple states, manage indirect tax returns, and support GAAP accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include month-end close, GL reconciliation, tax liability review, project tax estimates, and coordinating audits and exemptions with state authorities; strong Excel and accounting software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years accounting experience with multi-state tax in construction/manufacturing.
• GL / accounting experience required.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Research and define sales/use, VAT, and other indirect tax laws across states.
• Register for state sales/use tax licenses.
• File indirect tax returns (sales, use, VAT, gross receipts).
• Review and accrue tax liability on projects and expenses.
• Process month-end entries and reconcile GL accounts monthly.

Skills

Sales & use tax

GAAP

Month-end close

General ledger

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Tax software

Job description

Responsible for ensuring compliance with sales, use, VAT, and excise tax laws in various states, managing the preparation and filing of indirect tax returns for all jurisdictions. Support the company's mission by performing day-to-day accounting activities and month-end closing and reconciling activities to ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Provide accounting services and analysis for ICM and related companies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Research and define sales / use, VAT, gross receipts and other indirect tax laws in various states and ensure compliance in all entities. Communicate revised policy when applicable.
• Register for all applicable state sales and use tax licenses.
• File sales, use, VAT, gross receipts and contractor's excise tax returns.
• Review and accrue tax liability on open projects and expense accounts.
• Process month end entries and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Review all T&M and firm bid billings to ensure tax is accurately billed/accrued.
• Provide tax estimates to project manager for inclusion in budgets and bid proposals.
• Review and code accounts payable invoices for sales tax exemption / liability.
• Identify, document, and pursue sales and use tax refund opportunities with the applicable state taxing authority.
• Maintain exemption certificate file. Provide tax status and exemption certificate as needed for accountant and vendors.
• Coordinate indirect tax audits and prepare audit schedules as requested by state auditors.
• Review projects before closing to assess tax liability.
• Provide language for customer contracts/proposals and sub-contractor scope of work agreements.
• Prepare and file property tax renditions and review property tax liability for reduction opportunities.
• Support full financial accounting for subsidiaries.

Education/ Certification:

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• 3-5 years accounting experience with multi-state sales and use tax background in construction and/or manufacturing industry preferred
• GL / accounting experience required
• Exceptional business math skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite