Sales Tax Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sales Tax Staff Accountant will primarily be responsible for the preparation and filing of sales use and other related tax returns for various locations throughout the United States and Canada. Additional responsibilities include reconciling general ledger accounts researching tax issues to answer tax related questions assisting with tax audits and handling general accounting inquiries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepare and file sales use and other related tax returns for various locations throughout the United States and Canada. This includes gathering information reconciling accounts preparing tax returns filing and paying all balances due and resolving any notices received from government agencies. 75%

Act as the primary sales tax department contact for assigned locations. This includes researching and responding to questions regarding tax regulations for various jurisdictions and internal tax procedures. This also includes processing sales tax and registration fee check requests daily. 20%

Assist the Sales Tax Manager with external audits by gathering information requested and explaining tax return preparation procedures to auditors as needed. 5%

ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Degree Required: Associates Degree in Accounting/Business

Preferred Degree: Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Certificate(s) or License(s): N/A

Preferred Experience: 1 years in Tax Accounting

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Strong accounting skills are required; an accounting degree is preferred.

Strong computer skills are required. This includes strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Excel Word and Outlook.

Excellent organization and time management skills are required. This position is very deadline driven and requires a significant amount of multi-tasking and coordination with other members of the organization to ensure all returns are filed timely and accurately.

Excellent communication skills are required. This position requires that you communicate effectively including providing good customer service to other members of the organization and any external contacts.

Good analytical skills are required. This includes the ability to reconcile accounts and perform research to resolve issues as they arise.

Working knowledge of systems such as Vertex IDS and/or Infinium is a plus.

Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise our restaurants world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race color creed religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship status disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

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