Tax Accountant

This contract has a strong possibility of converting.

Job Description:

The Sales Tax/Ecommerce Accountant works closely with the Controller and is a key contributor to the accounting operations for the Ecommerce and Digital lines of business. Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS is required along with solid communication, technology, organizational and analytical abilities. Responsibilities involve creating and maintaining Digital financial statements, assuring Magento related transactions are properly accounted for, month end close, preparing financial statements and reports, reconciliations, and establishing and maintaining internal control, and ensuring sales tax compliance for company. Previous supervisory experience required. CPA or CPA candidate preferred. The incumbent in this position works a regular weekly schedule in a physical office environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assure effectiveness of control environment for E-Commerce and Indirect Tax activities. Includes compliance with U.S. GAAP/IFRS, Delegation of Authority requirements, and State & Local tax laws. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as related to sales tax.
• Build Accounting processes in ERP system.
• Actively participate as part of the E-Commerce team. Review new initiatives and provide proactive direction to business partners. Support integration with customer initiatives in digital commerce.
• Collaborate with IT and be the primary business process owner with regards to the digital commerce and tax platforms, Magento & Avalara. Identify and implement appropriate controls for current / new platforms and processes.
• Provide consistent, standardized, and effective E-Commerce and Indirect Tax policies and procedures.
• Support system implementations, upgrades and enhancements in E-Commerce and Indirect Tax. Participate as a key team member to ensure compliance with controllership standards and successful operational implementations.
• Liaise and collaborate with Corporate Teams in Finance/Legal/Operations/Accounting areas of expertise to align on strategy/implementations.
• Supervisory responsibilities include managing Sales Tax and Ecommerce processes; assigning and directing work; promoting cross-departmental communication and support; rewarding and counseling employees; and resolving problems.
• Lead responsibility for day-to-day accounting and reporting including chargebacks, credit card administration, merchant banking fees, sales return reserves, and indirect tax compliance.
• Supervises and monitors the effective administration of credit card chargebacks including working with IT to enhance antifraud measures as needed and working with IT / Accounting / Sales to improve processes and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with all indirect tax requirements, including sales tax, excise tax, and other indirect taxes. Manage monthly sales tax filings with our outside service provider – ensure filings are completed, payments are made, new filings requirements are identified.
• Assist with responding to sales tax audit requests, analyzing data, discussions with state auditors and outside service providers.
• Ensure all indirect tax business licenses are maintained and are current.
• Ensure vendor compliance on sales tax charges, including resale certificates.
• Monitor quarterly / annual entity filings completed by our outside service provider, ensure new filing requirements are identified.
• Monitor changes in our business and adjust indirect tax strategies and procedures as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-directed; able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and adjust priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing and evolving work environment with shifting time frames.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• 7+ years of progressive and related experience with US GAAP (or IFRS) accounting, general ledger and audit and indirect tax.

Equipment/Software, Education and Experience:

• BA/BS in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word; AX experience preferred.
• Experience in Sales Tax (SAAS) software preferred.