Senior Sales Tax Accountant
Tax
Charlotte North Carolina Direct Hire Oct 17, 2024
Senior Sales Tax Accountant
Job Summary: The Senior Sales Tax Accountant is primarily responsible for timely and accurate compliance with multi-state and local tax laws while providing excellent internal customer service to our field and corporate operations. This position will also involve high-volume preparation of state and local sales and use tax returns monthly, as well as reconciliations of sales and use tax general ledger accounts.

Company Summary: Our global Fortune 500 client, with U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC, is a leader in its field with a strong presence across the nation. Celebrating almost 30 years in North America, this employee-focused company has received honors for diversity and inclusion, innovation, health and wellness, and company culture. CRG has successfully placed over 220 employees within the last 7 years within this organization, known for its continuous growth opportunities, fantastic benefits package, innovative technology, flexible work environment, and collaborative culture.

Location: Charlotte, NC - SW Charlotte (not far from South End or the Airport)
HYBRID Schedule:  REMOTE 2 days and Onsite 3 days
Company Benefits & Perks:
  • 33.5 PTO Days: 4 weeks of Vacation/Sick Days + 12 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Half Days
  • Gyms Onsite & a Medical Clinic Onsite
  • Affordable Dental, Vision, & Health Insurance, as well as Pet Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
  • 100% Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
  • 401K: 50% potential company match on the $1 up to 6%
  • FREE Discount Program, Wellness Rewards, Lifestyle Health Coaching, & Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare data and workpapers in order to file 100+ state and local sales and use tax returns monthly
  • Maintain and update sales tax return worksheets and procedures
  • Research and resolve general ledger account variances with internal customers
  • Reconcile sales and use tax general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
  • Respond to sales tax inquiries raised by internal customers and taxing jurisdictions
  • Register, renew and cancel state, county, city and local sales tax permits
  • Develop and maintain sales tax knowledge relating to laws and regulations in assigned states
  • Identify process improvements and cost savings opportunities
  • Assist with special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
  • 4-year degree in Accounting or Tax required
  • CPA or CMI certification preferred, or CPA/CMI candidate preferred
  • 2 to 5+ years of multi-state sales and use tax compliance experience required
  • Experience working in sales tax at a public accounting firm or large corporation
  • Proficient with Excel, SAP, and sales tax compliance software preferred
  • detail-oriented, and team player with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to adjust to shifting priorities
Category Code: JN001, JN005