Sr. Sales Tax Accountant

Compass Group, USA is the 8th largest company in the world, and the #1 contract food service company. Compass has grown by $6.1B in new business in 2020 - 2024. They are listed in Forbes for most admired Companies 2023, and 4 years running- America's Best Employers for Diversity.
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Location: 2400 Yorkmont, Drive, Charlotte, NC (Hybrid schedule 3 days a week working from home)
Comp Range: $85,000 - $105,000
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Job Summary:
Our Sales Tax Team is growing!We are hiring for Sr. Sales Tax Accountant in our Charlotte office HQ.
You will work within a Sales Tax team that offers realistic upward advancement. Your focus will be on sales & use return filings, ad hoc projects, research and analysis, and projects enhancing workflow automations in Vertex. This role will also interact with our internal customers on a regular basis.
This role is based in Charlotte, NC and offers a hybrid work schedule and free food!
Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file state and local sales and use tax returns, including compilation and analysis of financial data
• Maintain and update sales tax return worksheets and procedures
• Research and resolve general ledger account variances with internal customers
• Reconcile sales and use tax general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
• Respond to sales tax inquiries raised by internal customers and taxing jurisdictions
• Register, renew and cancel state, county, city and local sales tax permits
• Develop and maintain sales tax knowledge relating to laws and regulations in assigned states
• Identify process improvements and cost savings opportunities
• Assist with special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Accounting or Tax required
• CPA or CMI certification preferred, or CPA/CMI candidate preferred
• 2 to 5+ years multi-state sales and use tax compliance experience required. Experience with food/vending or support services industry preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office required, especially Excel, Access is ideal
• Experience with SAP and sales tax compliance software preferred
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Ability to identify trends through data analytics and work orders
• Ability to independently research issues and reach a resolution in all cases
• Must be a detail-oriented, team player with a strong work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage large amounts of electronic data
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with ability to adjust to shifting priorities
• Ability to work extended hours as required to meet internal and external deadlines