Staff Accountant, Indirect Tax & Licensing

General Summary

Assists with compliance requirements of federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding application of, filing of, and payment of business licenses and indirect taxes for over 80 Southern States Cooperative locations and over 45 Member Cooperative locations. Requires the ability to work independently, monitor filing requirements and meet deadlines for numerous locations in multiple states, to avoid penalties. Assists with account reconciliations and analysis as needed.

• File and/or direct the filings and payments of business licenses for the numerous Southern States Cooperative and Member Cooperative locations
• Prepare and file personal property tax returns with state and local tax agencies
• Remit payments of real estate and personal property taxes with considerations to efficiency while mindful of cash flow
• Prepare sales and use tax returns as assigned
• Promptly respond to various requests from operations, including sales tax exemption certificates
• Prepare journal entries when needed and reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned
• Field and assist with audit requests and preparation
• Participate in ad hoc projects, research and analysis as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• One to two years of indirect tax experience preferred

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in conjunction with various tax filing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Job functions are performed in an office environment

• Continuously — Manual dexterity (fingers and hands), reach with arms and hands, repetitive motion of feet and hands, sit
• Frequently — Walk
• Occasionally — Balance, bend, drive, stand, twist back and neck, crouch, kneel, stoop
• Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.

Computer, printer, phone