Tax Accountant - Indirect Tax (Sales and Use)

PTR Global; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Accountant specializing in indirect taxes. This exciting role involves ensuring accurate and timely filing of sales and use taxes, working closely with external vendors. The ideal candidate will leverage their problem-solving skills and knowledge of state taxes to streamline processes and minimize the company's tax burden. With a hybrid work environment in Basking Ridge, this position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to innovative tax strategies while collaborating with a talented team. If you are passionate about tax compliance and process improvement, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Contributions

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in tax accounting, especially in sales and use taxes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of transaction tax returns.
• Analyze financial data and reconcile tax liability accounts.

Skills

Complex Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of State Taxes

Process Improvement

Financial Data Analysis

Tax Planning Strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Master’s Degree in Taxation

Tools

Alteryx

Excel

Microsoft Access

SAP

PeopleSoft

Vertex

Job description

Tax Accountant - Indirect Tax (Sales and Use)

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Logistics: Hybrid in Basking Ridge, NJ Tuesdays/Wednesdays

Targeted Years of Experience: 5 to 7 years

Job Description:

• In this position, the ideal candidate will be responsible for working with an outside outsource vendor to ensure all transaction taxes, e.g., sales and use taxes, are filed timely and accurately.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely filing of transaction tax returns.
• Implement process improvements through innovative and creative thinking.
• Work with automation tools (e.g., Alteryx) to reduce redundant tasks using techniques such as Robotics and designing process flows.
• Analyze financial data from Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting, and Corporate Accounting.
• Reconcile large data sets using Excel, Excel Power Query, and Microsoft Access.
• Review transaction tax data to ensure accuracy and analyze variances before sending data to the 3rd party outsourcer for filing.
• Responsible for reconciling all tax liability accounts.
• Review, analyze, and streamline tax processes.
• Perform special projects as required, assigned by Manager.
• Assist the exemption group with research, information needed, and issuance of Resale and/or Exemption Certificates as required.

Candidates will need to have:

• Thorough knowledge of State taxes, such as Sales and Use and other pass-through type taxes.
• Knowledge of the compliance process and how tax returns are filed.
• The ability to develop methods to streamline processes and develop tax planning strategies to minimize the company's cash flow and overall tax burden.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience in a related field required.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.

Even better if candidates have:

• CPA or Master’s degree in taxation is a plus.
• Experience with large automated systems (e.g., billing, general ledger, and A/P).
• Knowledge of automated tax systems (e.g., Vertex).
• Experience with SAP, PeopleSoft, or other major accounting systems.

Qualification:

Must Have:

• Complex Problem-Solving Skills

Productivity Software:

• Microsoft Excel: 0 years
• Microsoft Office: 0 years

Pay Range: $60 - $65

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting