Sales and Use Tax Accountant

at  Robert Half

Robert Half is recruiting for a strong Tax Consultant to support our publicly traded client for a 3 months+ project beginning immediately, with the potential to extend. Tax Consultant will primarily be responsible for validating Sales and Use Tax returns across all 50 States prepared by 3rd party vendors, assist with monthly reporting, respond to State requests via email, and ensure all tax payment requests are timely reviewed and submitted to accounts payable for processing. Knowledge of the SAP ERP system is required and knowledge of Thomson Reuters and Sovos preferred. This role ideally would be located hybrid schedule in Brea, CA or might be done remote.

Skills

• CPA preferred (not required )
• Large company tax experience
• Excellent Excel skills are essential to this role
• Knowledge SAP
• Knowledge of Thomson Reuters or Sovos ( preferred)
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Sales and Use Tax Accountant role or similar position
• Proficient in Tax - Sales & Use
• Knowledge and experience in using SAP and Oracle for accounting purposes
• Demonstrable experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS Software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of tax codes, compliance, and procedures related to sales and use tax
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Excellent time management skills
• Proven capability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated integrity and dedication, with a positive attitude towards work.

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