Sales Tax Accountant

Sales Tax Accountant

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.

Job Description

This position is responsible primarily for sales and property tax preparation and filings and reports to the Global Tax Manager.

Job Duties

• Registration of sales tax in new states as required
• Maintain schedule of monthly, quarterly and annual sales tax filings in all states
• Maintain checklist showing completion and filing dates for all sales tax filings
• Preparation and filing of all sales tax returns in all states
• Monthly reconciliation to general ledger accounts
• Research and clear reconciling sales tax items
• Research and support for sales tax audit
• Research and support for sales tax notices
• Preparation of sales tax return amendments
• Training of employees that do billing
• Maintaining sales tax rates in the ERP system
• Reviewing ERP system data to confirm completeness
• Maintain schedule of Annual Reports for all entities in all states
• Maintain checklist showing completion and filing dates for all Annual Report filings
• Register entities with appropriate Secretary of State as required
• Maintain organized filing system for sales tax, property tax and annual report correspondence and returns
• Assist in additional general tax research and reconciliation where needed
• Monthly bookkeeping for non-operating entities using QuickBooks
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Must have strong analytical skills and be comfortable with creating report queries to extract data to Excel for manipulation and reporting. Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately, as well as the ability to identify and correct errors. Must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to effectively interact with persons inside and outside the company. Work under stress, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities. Three or more years of experience with multi-state sales and property tax accounting and two years of general accounting experience required. Ability to research, analyze, and retrieve data necessary to complete duties. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Must be able to walk up and down stairs and sit for long periods of time if necessary.

Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.