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Border States · 1 week ago

Sales Tax Accountant I

Fargo, ND

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry, and they are seeking a Sales Tax Accountant I to support the day-to-day operations of the Sales Tax Department. This role involves preparing monthly sales tax returns, remitting sales tax, and maintaining customer sales tax exemption certificates.

CommercialElectronicsIndustrialLogisticsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews monthly sales tax returns and remits sales tax to the appropriate state Revenue Departments

Contacts state sales tax agencies and provides answers on sales tax policy questions posed by customers, corporate departments and branch employees

Adjusts sales tax on customer invoices once supporting documentation is received by adjustment methods and rebilling invoices and clearing these adjustments from customer accounts

Maintains customer sales tax exemption certificates

Works with manager or Team Lead to prepare information for sales tax audits

Assigns and categorizes requests received in the Sales Tax Inbox

Reviews selected Sales Tax Returns on a monthly basis

Assists manager with requested monthly metrics reporting as assigned

Assists with education and training of branch and corporate department personnel on sales and use tax issues

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate

Qualification

Sales tax accountingSAP softwareMicrosoft OfficeGeneral accounting knowledgeCustomer service skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum of a four-year accounting, finance or business administration degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience

Prior knowledge of general accounting duties preferred

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills

Ability to effectively plan and organize

Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged

Preferred

Strong working knowledge of PC Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint), Internet, Email and SAP software

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity

FSA & HSA

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Disability Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Personal Leave time and more!

Company

Border States

Border States to serve the electric utility industry, we’ve grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse.

Founded in 1952

Fargo, North Dakota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.borderstates.com

H1B Sponsorship

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