Accountant, Use Tax

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Preparation of tax returns, analyzing transactional data, and improving processes through technology & systems.

What You'll be Doing:

* Prepare state and local use tax returns.

* Learn and leverage available technology, including Alteryx, to achieve efficiencies and process improvements.

* Learn the sales and use tax laws in the states where Meijer operates; stay up to date with changes in the various tax laws adapting reporting changes when applicable.

* Review transactional data to ascertain the proper tax treatment, investigate discrepancies, research the corresponding tax law, adjust the accruals and return data; seek to prevent issue from continuing in the future.

* Assist in the data gathering, technical research and numerical analyses during use tax audits.

* Participate in cross-functional team projects for reporting requirements and tax exposure minimization.

* Become the lead person for sales / use tax matters on Meijer purchases of goods for its own use.

* Communicate with Meijer team members throughout the company and with vendors to provide or obtain information.

* This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

* Bachelor of Accounting or Business Degree.

* Previous professional experience in an accounting or tax role.

* Meijer financial and technology systems knowledge is a plus.

* Ability to quickly learn tax technical rules and the application to Meijer's business.

* Ability to quickly learn additional technology and systems.

* Strong organization and documentation skills.

* Analytical skills for the resolution of problems.

* Strong communication skills - both written and oral.

* Ability to form partnerships with the key business areas and throughout the Meijer vendor community.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, meeting tight deadlines.

* Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.

* Ability to envision future changes while retaining memory of past practices / transactions to sustain historical tax positions under audit.

* Ability to think creatively when business or the law changes to minimize the impact on tax exposure and reporting.