Staff Accountant

Circle K; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Shared Services in Tempe, AZ is seeking a SALES TAX STAFF OR SENIOR to manage monthly sales/use tax returns and related journal entries, work with the onshore Sales Tax Team, and ensure timely remittance in compliance with multi-state rules.

You will gather ERP data (PDI), perform research on state and local tax notices, maintain supporting schedules, assist with reconciliations, and uphold SOX controls, while prioritizing deadlines and collaborating with finance, tax, and operations.

Qualifications

• Sales tax experience required for Senior; staff level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calculate monthly sales/use tax returns and related journal entries.
• Maintain tax records and schedules for multi-state returns.
• Gather and analyze ERP sales data (PDI).
• Assist with state and local tax notices research.
• Help reconcile tax discrepancies by analyzing accounts.
• Follow SOX controls and internal security procedures.

Skills

Sales tax experience

Advanced Excel

PDI

Vertex

Avalara

Strong communication

Organization and prioritization

Problem solving

Time management

Detail oriented

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

JOB TITLE: SALES TAX STAFF OR SENIOR

COMPANY: Circle K Shared Services

DEPARTMENT: Tax

REPORTS TO: Indirect Tax Senior Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Position Summary

Analyze sales/use tax source documents and prepare sales/use tax return calculations and related journal entries for review by the onshore Sales Tax Team members as well as adhering to and updating a monthly tax calendar to ensure all sales taxes are remitted timely.

Essential Job Functions

• Calculation of the monthly sales/use and related tax returns. Trouble shoot with team on a daily basis.
• Maintain tax records and related schedules associated with the Multi-State/County/City sales/use tax returns.
• Gather and analyze ERP system (PDI) sales data.
• Assist with research on any State and Local tax notices on a timely basis.
• Assist with reconciling tax discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintain accounting controls by following SOX procedures and maintain financial security by following internal controls.

Qualifications

• Sales tax experience is a plus if Staff and a must if Senior.
• Must be computer literate in Word and an advanced Excel user.
• Experience with PDI and Vertex or Avalara a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize detailed information.
• Proficient at problem solving and data analysis.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize detailed information.
• Proficient at problem solving and data analysis.
• Committed and strong team player.
• Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.

Job Duties May Change With Or Without Notice.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.