ESP Enterprises Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Tax Accountant - Sales and Use
ESP Enterprises Inc. is a company specializing in tax-related services, and they are seeking a Tax Accountant to manage multi-state audit defense and resolve tax issues. The role involves preparing reconciliations, conducting research on tax matters, and supporting compliance goals related to Sales & Use Tax Laws.
Responsibilities
Conduct multi-state audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes
Resolve tax issues with external customers in a timely manner
Respond to internal customer and vendor inquiries regarding state and local tax matters
Prepare reconciliations for related Sales and Use tax accounts
Complete research projects on multi-state Sales & Use taxes
Assist with due diligence analysis for multi-state and local taxes in the context of mergers and acquisitions
Provide research support for SAP and Vertex tax software to ensure accurate taxation
Draft technical correspondence to state officials to clarify interpretations of tax laws
Apply for, obtain, and implement special exemptions as needed
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in tax processes
Develop, author, plan, and deliver training for internal customers
Perform necessary tasks to support compliance goals related to Sales & Use Tax Laws
Undertake additional duties as required to ensure ongoing compliance with S&U Tax Laws
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in multi-state sales & use tax audit defense
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Computer Literacy
Windows Environment
Word Processing
Excel Spreadsheet
Social/Interpersonal skills
Oral & written communication
Positive Collaboration and Teamwork
Project management skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to develop and administer efficient work processes
Analytical approach to problem solving
Knowledge of process control (How to measure, track analyze and initiate improvement)
Capability to work extended hours as necessary
Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment
Capable of working remotely
Ability to participate in required overnight travel as needed
Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing and climbing to a significant degree
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate with employees/visitors
Preferred
Master's Degree and/or CPA is a plus
Vertex Software a plus
SAP experience a plus
Company
ESP Enterprises Inc.
ESP Services (est.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase