Sales Tax Accountant

Company:  Jostens
Location: Minneapolis
Closing Date: 06/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Sales and Use ​Tax SupervisorABOUT YOU:Join our dynamic finance team as a key player in driving tax compliance and reporting! In this role, you'll provide vital support to the Tax Supervisor or Sr. Finance Director, ensuring accurate sales and use tax accounting for the U.S. and Canada. From managing U.S. sales and use taxes to overseeing Canadian Goods and Services taxes and gross receipts taxes, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining compliance and delivering impactful financial insights. If you're passionate about taxes and eager to make a difference in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!YOU HAVE:Passion. Ability to participate in difficult prioritization and strategic decisions .Technical skills. Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and Word, and ability to learn database concepts.Attention to detail. Ability to plan, organize, and implement. Ability to interpret complex written material and determine company positions on highly visible decisions.Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Solid aptitude for numbers, strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.Great communication skills. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with all levels and functions in the organization as well as independently. Ability to communicate with external customers and government authorities.Experience. 2-year degree in accounting or 2-4 years’ related experience.Education. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Tax, Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred. Experience with Vertex Tax software.YOU WILL:Ensure Sales Tax Return Compliance.Gather and prepare monthly US sales and use tax, Puerto Rico VAT, and Canada GST/HST/PST/QST information required for the preparation of returns by an external third party.Prepare approximately 150 account reconciliations monthly.Review and approve funding the external third party for payment of taxes (can be up to $7M per month).Reconcile data preparation to third party monthly workbook (up to 14 different entries to reconcile and report to taxing authorities).Oversee Exemption Certificate and Vertex Tax Software Maintenance​ Maintain Vertex sales tax database of over 80,000 exemption certificates (affects the tax status of customer invoices).Review and update exemption certificates by state.Manage monthly sales tax rate update (affects all customer invoices).Maintain Product Taxability Matrix for legal compliance with state jurisdictions.Review semi-monthly Vertex reports for accurate taxability (rep and internal exemptions).Provide Audit Support.​ Assist Supervisor on Audit related projects including gathering Oracle and Vertex Data to be provided to the Auditor.Manage Customer Facing Issues​Monitor sales tax email boxes daily (direct external and internal customer contact).Research and resolve internal and external customer tax questions.Assist in resolution of independent rep sales tax questions.Review and prepare updated vendor resale certificates (require research into Jostens purchases and product usage) and W9 requests.Assist Business LicensePrepare annual Gross Receipts information for business license filings.Prepare annual budget for business license.Manage third party vendor on all business license filings, funding requests, and information requests.Provide Other Tax Department Support.​Assist with annual and new product implementation system testing.Review all tax department mail and route/respond accordingly.Typical/expected % of overnight travel: none to minimalLOVE WHERE YOU WORK:We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.ABOUT US:Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here ( .ALL ABOUT FINANCE:Our Finance team combines traditional financial planning, analysis and accounting with collaborative business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting leadership in Marketing, Sales, Digital & Operations. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations across our specialized products lines including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products and Professional Sports. Through the utilization of best-in-class technical software, such as Tableau, SAP BPC, Oracle, Salesforce, & the Microsoft Suite, you will get to play a critical role in determining financial solutions that steer our business. Our Finance team is comprised of several subgroups, including decision support, FP&A, operations and corporate, but our success is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Finance Team has to offer at Jostens!AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at or (952) 830-3399.Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.California Privacy Policy:

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