Sales & Use Tax Accountant

Job description

Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. With variety comes plenty of happy surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different?

Posting Notes: Marlborough  || MA

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists in the preparation of the Sales and Use Tax returns and compliance in accordance with state and local laws, assisting with completing all tax related accounting, completing new and existing business licensing and working on state compliance audits.

 

Major Areas of Responsibility

·  Compliance functions include preparation of state and local Sales and Use Tax returns using Vertex Indirect Tax Return Software and ensuring all returns are completed and filed timely and accurately.
·  Tax accounting function includes reconciling tax accounts, evaluating and assessing use tax,, creating and providing resale certificates to vendors, and providing assistance with year-end close. In addition working with internal and external auditors.
·  Complete business and food licensing for new stores and manage the renewal process for business license renewals.
·  Administer state and local sales and use tax and business license audits including detail reviewing schedules and working with state and local tax auditors.
·  Assist in various specific tax projects as assigned which may involve research and compliance in sales tax, business licenses and general ledger accounting, etc.

 

Requirements

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
·  Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.
·  Very good attention to detail
·  Very strong analytical and written skills and ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast paced environment
·  Understanding of accounting principles
·  Detailed knowledge of Excel and Word and the ability to build moderately complex spreadsheets

Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.
                          
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

 Posting Notes: Marlborough  || MA

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