Title
Assoc Tax Accountant
Auto req ID
198756BR
Job Posting
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Tax Accountant will analyze tax reporting requirements and data from retail systems, ledgers, invoicing systems, and stock systems to determine tax liability for federal, state, and local taxing authorities. This position will also review and analyze purchases, sales and inventory accounting data and assist in other tax areas as needed. The Tax Accountant also ensures compliance with tax laws by preparing and reviewing returns, which includes reconciling accounts, participating in audits, conducting tax research and monitoring law changes and the impacts on the business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Position will start as primarily Sales, Use, & Gross Receipts Taxes with future roles expanding to Property Tax and Motor Fuel Tax.
1. Prepare and file tax returns in a timely manner for tax compliance.
2. Prepare monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts related to monthly accruals and monthly and annual tax filings.
3. Update weekly cash forecast information.
4. Analyze and compile transactional and financial data from multiple sources.
5. Analyze and process assessment notices, tax bills and valuation changes.
6. Submit accurate data to the required taxing and reporting jurisdictions in a timely manner.
7. Resolve and/or explain any tax return related issues by working with customers, suppliers, internal clients, advisory personnel, and taxing authorities.
8. Maintain awareness and understanding of tax law changes by researching state and local tax codes and monitoring legislative changes, which leads to implementing changes to tax accounting tools such as financial and back-office programs.
9. Ensure and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and document changes as needed.
10. Assist with data gathering and analysis for audit purposes.
11. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, business administration, and finance. Four-year college degree in one of those areas required. Previous related work experience a plus, especially in an accounting or tax related field.
(For Retail Field Jobs Only) Store City
El Dorado
Store Number/Dept Number
299900007000 -Tax
Store Zip
71730
Store Address
200 E Peach St
(For Retail Field Jobs Only) Store State
Arkansas
Job Category
Other
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