Sales & Use Tax Accountant

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Job Location:

Navasota, Texas

The Sales and Use Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring the company's compliance with state and local sales and use tax regulations. This includes preparing tax returns, maintaining accurate records, managing audits, and providing support for internal tax matters.

At ST genetics, we are revolutionizing the future of agriculture and animal genetics through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and a deep commitment to excellence. As the global leader in livestock reproductive solutions, we empower our team to push boundaries and make meaningful contributions to an industry that feeds the world.

• Sales and Use Tax Compliance:
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns for multiple states and jurisdictions for multiple entities.
• Research state and local tax laws, ensuring that the company’s tax filings are in full compliance with regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of taxes and resolve discrepancies in tax filings.
• Audit Support:
• Assist in preparing documentation and responding to inquiries from tax authorities during audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors or tax professionals to ensure accurate reporting.
• Tax Reporting and Analysis:
• Analyze sales and use tax liabilities and work with other departments to allocate and report taxes correctly.
• Track and analyze state tax law changes, ensuring proper application of the new rules within the company’s systems.
• Assist in reconciling tax-related general ledger accounts and preparing monthly and quarterly tax reports.
• Documentation and Recordkeeping:
• Maintain detailed records of all sales and use tax transactions, exemptions, and audits.
• Support the maintenance of accurate tax exemption certificates and other required documentation.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with other departments (finance, accounting, and operations) to ensure sales and use tax is applied correctly to transactions and processes.
• Provide guidance and advice on sales and use tax implications for business activities, including acquisitions, new products, and services.
• System and Process Improvement:
• Participate in system upgrades or implementations that affect sales and use tax processes.
• Suggest improvements to internal processes and procedures to enhance tax compliance.
• Performs other duties, special projects and responsibilities as required by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ Years of Tax Accountant experience preferred
• Experience with accounting systems preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word
• Strong understanding of sales and use tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external parties.

• Office based, full time in person

ST genetics is an Affirmative Action EEO employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.