Sales Tax Accountant

Summary of

Job Description:

The Sales Tax Accountant coordinates and reviews the filing of more than 400 sales and use tax returns, including state and local tax audits. This position analyzes tax assessments and calculates customer liabilities to identify and secure tax credits for the company based on sales activity.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinates the filing of 400-plus tax returns with consultants. Analyzes assessments and calculates customer liability to achieve tax credits for the company. Oversees the filing of Guam Gross Receipts Tax, Canada GST/HST and the reporting of international inventory purchases.

Identifies and accrues sales/use tax liabilities on fixed assets. Provides support to stakeholders for tax accruals in Autodesk system.

Coordinates state and local tax audits conducted by statutory auditors, gathering needed data and documentation and reviewing preliminary findings. Performs reverse audits to identify tax savings opportunities.

Monitors and coordinates tax rate changes in the company’s financial enterprise system and in the POS system. Oversee records for customer exemption and vendor resale certificate.

Reconciles sales/use tax accrual accounts and prepares journal entries to book tax payments periodically. Reconciles monthly billing from SUT compliance and payment provider.

Resolves internal and external customer inquiries and issues related to sales/use tax. Stays up to date with industry developments and performs research on best practices and trends.

Participates in special projects and proactively seeks to improve departmental processes.

How we reward you:

Hybrid remote schedule
401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity
* Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
* On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic

Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships

Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays
* Continuous education assistance and scholarships
* Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
* Bereavement leave
* Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with coursework in Accounting/Tax required3+ years of accounting/tax experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment and/or multi-state organization

Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.

Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P2: $72,500 - $101,500 / Annual Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.#LI-Hybrid#LI-CH4

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re wanted here:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status.

Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to
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