Tax Accountant

Thompson CAT; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson CAT in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Tax Accountant to support sales and use tax compliance across a multi-state environment. You will assist with filing, exemption certificates, data validation, and collaboration with the Tax Manager to ensure accurate tax reporting.

The role emphasizes data gathering, processing, and learning tax systems, with exposure to audits and process improvements. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 2–4 years of experience with sales and use tax are required;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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 assist in resolution.
• Monitor tax rate changes and assist with maintaining tax tables and system configurations.
• Administer exemption and resale certificate programs and maintain documentation.
• Support audits by gathering exemption certificates and supporting documentation.

Skills

Sales tax principles

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Tax engine software

Job description

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.

• 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

• 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

Working Conditions

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

• Speaking
• Writing
• Typing
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Grasping
• Stooping
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Ergonomic hazards
• Electrical hazards
• Contagious illnesses
• Slipping, tripping, falling

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting.

Experience

Preferred

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

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