Tax Accountant

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. is seeking a Tax Accountant in Birmingham, AL to support sales and use tax compliance across multiple states. You will gather data, assist with return preparation, and maintain exemption programs while partnering with Tax, Accounting, and Operations teams.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, accuracy, and learning tax systems, with exposure to audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting is required.
2-4 years of accounting or tax experience with exposure to sales and use tax in multi-state operations.
Experience with an ERP and tax engine software.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation, review, and filing of sales and use tax returns across multiple states and local jurisdictions.
Extract, validate, and analyze transaction data from ERP systems, tax engines, and reporting tools.
Perform data quality reviews to identify tax calculation issues and discrepancies.
Monitor tax rate changes and maintain tax tables and system configurations.
Administer exemption and resale certificate programs including tracking and renewal.
Support audits by gathering exemption certificates, records, and reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
Collaborate with Sales, AR, Customer Service, and Operations on exempt accounts.
Prepare and post journal entries related to tax activity.
Assist in reconciliations and analysis of tax balances.
Identify opportunities to improve data quality and processes.
Develop and update tax procedures and internal controls.
Work with large volumes of data for analysis and reporting.
Coordinate with Accounting to classify and record tax transactions.
Participate in special projects and system implementations.

Skills

Sales and use tax knowledge

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical problem solving

Communication and teamwork

Process adherence

Integrity and accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012/D365

CCH SureTax

UKG (UltiPro)

Targit

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Tax Accountant is responsible for supporting sales and use tax compliance across a multi-state environment. This position supports the company's indirect tax compliance activities, focusing on preparing tax filings, managing exemption certificates, and ensuring accurate tax reporting and compliance with applicable regulations. The role focuses heavily on data gathering, basic return preparation, administrative support, and learning tax systems and processes. The Tax Accountant works closely with the Tax Manager and team to gain exposure to multi state compliance, tax audits, and process improvements. This role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage high-volume transactional data.

Essential Responsibilities & Expectations

Assist with the preparation, review, and filing of sales and use tax returns across multiple states and local jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with filing requirements
Extract, validate, and analyze transaction data and reports from ERP systems, tax engines, and reporting tools to support sales and use tax compliance, reporting, and return preparation
Perform data quality reviews and compliance testing to identify tax calculation issues, incorrect tax treatments, missing tax codes, exemption documentation deficiencies, and other reporting discrepancies, and assist in their resolution
Monitor tax rate and regulatory changes and assist with maintaining tax tables, jurisdiction assignments, and system configurations to support accurate tax calculations
Administer exemption and resale certificate programs, including collection, validation, renewal tracking, compliance review, secure storage, and coordination with customers and internal stakeholders to maintain current documentation
Support sales and use tax audits by gathering exemption certificates, transaction records, reconciliations, and other supporting documentation requested by auditors or taxing authorities
Ensure compliance with established internal controls, company policies, and tax compliance procedures
Partner with Sales, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure exempt customer accounts are properly documented and maintained
Prepare and post journal entries related to sales and use tax activity, including accruals, adjustments, and other tax-related transactions
Assist in account reconciliations and analysis related to sales tax payable, use tax accruals, tax clearing accounts, and other tax-related balances
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and compliance processes through process enhancements and technology solutions
Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating tax procedures, process documentation, and internal control documentation
Work with large volumes of transactional data to support tax analysis, audit requests, reporting requirements, and compliance initiatives
Collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure the proper classification, recording, and reporting of tax-related transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
Participate in special projects, system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and other assignments as directed by management

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting is required

Minimum Experience:

2-4 years of accounting or tax experience with exposure to sales and use tax in multi-state operations
Experience with an ERP and tax engine software

Skills and Competencies:

Understanding sales and use tax principles and compliance requirements, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations
Willingness to learn and ask questions
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow structured processes and meet deadlines
Strong organization and time management skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance
High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy

Job Training:

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012/D365
CCH SureTax
UKG (UltiPro)
Targit
Microsoft SharePoint

Safety Summary

Work is normally performed in an office environment and some filing is required. Some work must be performed in the shop environment with limited exposure to physical risk. Little or very limited physical effort is required for this position.

Physical Requirements