Rural King · 19 hours ago
Tax Data Entry Clerk
Mattoon, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $15/hrRural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities they serve. They are seeking a Tax Data Entry Clerk responsible for managing, validating, and maintaining tax exemption certificates to ensure accurate sales and use tax compliance across applicable jurisdictions.
RetailE-CommerceAgricultureFarming
Responsibilities
Collect and review tax exemption certificates (sales tax, resale, nonprofit, government, etc.) from customers
Verify certificate completeness and validity. Follow up with stores/customer when not properly completed
Utilize ECM to track expiration dates and proactively request updated or renewed certificates
Identify and resolve missing, expired, or invalid certificates gaps to reduce audit exposure
Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to obtain missing or corrected certificates (via phone and electronic devices)
Run periodic reports on exempt sales and certificate status
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments
Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience working with tax exemption certificates, resale certificates, or sales tax filings
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to stay focused
Able to complete computer-based training
Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations
Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically
Able to navigate and access all facilities
Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices
Close vision for computer-related tasks
Preferred
Familiarity with tax automation software
Benefits
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company paid YMCA Family Membership
Company
Rural King
Rural King is America's farm and home store that provides essentials to the communities they serve.
Founded in 1960
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
P
Paul Martinson
Chief Financial Officer
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