Senior Accountant: Billing & Sales Tax Specialist

Central Power Systems & Serivces; Pleasant Valley (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Power Systems & Services in Liberty, MO is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant to support our Accounting team with a focus on sales tax compliance, internal billing, and general accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in multi-state sales tax, accurate billing, GAAP knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with overtime at month-end.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a mid- to large-sized company.
• Strong experience in multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
• Proficiency in internal billing or intercompany billing processes.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities; overtime at month end.

Responsibilities

• Sales Tax & Compliance (Backup): Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns, ensuring full compliance with state and local regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing sales tax laws and regulations across jurisdictions.
• Assist with sales tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Reconcile sales tax general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy in tax accruals.
• Internal Billing: Review and post internal repair orders.
• Review and verify billing data for accuracy and completeness.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes by working closely with internal teams.
• Prepare and analyze billing reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of billing policies and procedures.
• Perform monthly audit of retail invoices posted by branches.
• General Accounting: Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support external audit requests and prepare documentation as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and corporate procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives within the accounting team.

Skills

Sales tax compliance

Internal billing

GAAP

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Central Power Systems & Services in Liberty, MO is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant to support our Accounting team with a focus on sales tax compliance, internal billing, and general accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in multi-state sales tax, accurate billing, GAAP knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with overtime at month-end.