Senior Tax Accountant

DXL Group; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to ensure compliance with sales/use tax regulations and manage audits. The ideal candidate will have substantial accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a keen attention to detail to handle complex tax reporting tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years accounting/finance experience with a focus on sales tax preferred.
• Highly proficient in Excel and database systems.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales/use tax compliance and reporting.
• Administer tax payments for all tax liabilities.
• Prepare account reconciliations for non-income tax accounts.

Skills

Knowledge of tax and accounting

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Database systems

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Senior Tax Accountant will be responsible for sales/use tax compliance and reporting, non-income tax account analysis/budgeting and sales tax audit support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Sales/use tax, and GST/HST/QST compliance including preparation and filing of all returns
* Administer tax payments for all tax related liabilities
* Prepare account reconciliations for all non-income tax related accounts (ie.sales/use tax, property taxes and business licenses)
*Manage sales/use tax audits by communicating with auditors, gathering data, and performing research and analysis

* Assist with analysis and budgeting for non-income tax accounts
* Work closely with the MIS team on systems matters related to sales tax
* Respond to customer sales tax inquiries in a timely manner
* Other duties or projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
* 3+ year's accounting/finance experience - sales tax experience preferred
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* Must be highly proficient in Excel, Word and database systems

SKILLS:
* In depth knowledge of tax and accounting
* Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities, while meeting important deadlines
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work independently