Tax Compliance Clerk - Multi-State Filings & Data

Northeast Grocery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Grocery is seeking a Tax Clerk to support the tax department with multi-state, multi-location compliance. The role involves assisting with tax filings, processing tax payments, audits, and journal entries aligned with company policy.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proficient with large data sets in Excel, and can apply independent judgement. Location options include Buffalo or Schenectady, NY.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or tax (preferred but not required).
• 2+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data to prepare and file sales and use tax returns in multiple states and localities.
• Assist in the preparation of property tax filings and ensure timely payment of bills.
• Respond to tax inquiries from internal team, vendors and tax authorities regarding Resale and CIP certificates, EINs or W-9 requests.
• Assist in year-end fringe benefit calculations and data gathering.
• Reconcile tax-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor changes in tax rates and laws and communicate to stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Data analytics

Large data handling

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or tax

Job description

Northeast Grocery is seeking a Tax Clerk to support the tax department with multi-state, multi-location compliance. The role involves assisting with tax filings, processing tax payments, audits, and journal entries aligned with company policy.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proficient with large data sets in Excel, and can apply independent judgement. Location options include Buffalo or Schenectady, NY.