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Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Tax and General Ledger Accountant to support multiple affiliated companies operating across various ERP systems, including Infor M3, SAP, and SAGE. The ideal candidate will have a strong background to file and maintain up-to-date sales and use tax returns for five states, ensure ongoing reporting accuracy, and achieve 100% exemption certification collection from tax-exempt customers. Strong experience in use tax is a MUST HAVE. Additionally, general ledger (GL) accounting, and tax compliance, ensuring accuracy in tax-related financial activities while optimizing compliance strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile tax-related activities in the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standards.

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, focusing on tax implications and financial reporting.

• Prepare and file tax returns, including sales tax, property tax, and VAT, while ensuring documentation is audit-ready and compliant.

• Monitor and interpret changes in tax laws, providing strategic recommendations to optimize tax compliance and reduce liabilities, including Nexus determination and addressing historical filings.

• Prepare tax provisions and integrate them into financial statements while generating tax-related financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with external auditors, tax advisors, and the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.

• Tax Technology Implementation: Lead the implementation of Avalara for tax filing, set up an exemption certificate tracker, and integrate Infor M3 with Avalara H2H for seamless sales reporting and use tax compliance.

• Property, Plant & Equipment Tax (PP&RE): Monitor, file, and ensure timely payment of PP&RE taxes while managing accounts payable for tax-related expenses.

• Vendor Compliance: Collect W9s from vendors for accurate FORM 1099 filing and provide exemption certificates as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in general ledger accounting and tax compliance, with a strong focus on use tax.

• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Infor M3 preferred; SAP and SAGE experience is a plus).

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tax-related projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

• CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus.

• Familiarity with Private Equity (PE) structures is a plus.