[Remote] Sales Tax Accountant (100% Remote Work)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TaxValet is a certified B-Corporation that focuses on transforming negative emotions into positive outcomes for clients through their sales tax services. The Sales Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing and submitting sales tax filings, monitoring clients' tax collection variances, and assisting with special client projects while ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit sales tax filings. You will work with the clients to ensure their sales tax data is accurate and in a format compatible with the tax software, prepare estimated liabilities, and submit sales tax filings on a monthly basis
• Monitor clients' tax collection variances. On a periodic basis, you will monitor the variance between tax collected and the calculated liability due, determine any issues and work to resolve said issues with clients when possible
• Provide assistance to resolve time-critical issues. You will work closely with clients to resolve issues and get their filings current. This often involves working with sales tax authorities to help our clients
• Assist with special client projects. You will assist with submitting late or amended sales tax returns, managing audits, and updating clients' company information with the states
• Internal documentation, workflows, and processes
• Be the primary point of contact for your clients
• Learn New Skills

Skills

• 1-2 Years of Accounting Experience: You know the ropes when it comes to accounting. Your expertise helps keep things running smoothly
• Multi-Client Master: Juggling multiple clients? You've got it covered. You can manage different priorities like a pro while keeping everything organized and on track
• Excel/Google Sheets Guru: Whether it's complex formulas, pivot tables, or data analysis, you're a spreadsheet genius who can turn numbers into insights faster than a spreadsheet can load!
• You're detail-oriented and have a sharp eye for detail
• You're great at analyzing data and uncovering insights that others might overlook
• You have excellent time management. Deadlines don't scare you! You're a time management pro, always prioritizing outcomes and ensuring everything gets done efficiently and effectively
• You're a multi-tasking pro! You can easily prioritize and balance competing demands
• You're always a team player at heart, and you never hesitate to share your learnings with your team or apply learnings gained from your collaboration with others
• You know how to follow rules and processes, but you're also creative and think beyond the standard approach when necessary
• You're always eager to learn new skills and technologies excite you!
• You're an effective and comfortable communicator. Whether it's writing, video chats, or phone calls, you communicate with ease and clarity in English
• You are effective in bringing order and clarity to complex and chaotic situations
• You're confident in voicing concerns and advocating for what's best for the team, clients, and TaxValet as a whole
• Bonus Points for US Sales Tax Knowledge and / or having your CPA: If you've got US sales tax experience up your sleeve, great! If not, no worries – we'll help you get there

Benefits

• 43 days off per year. This includes 22 holidays per year, plus 21 days of PTO per year.
• 3 additional days off per year to volunteer with a non-profit organization of your choice.
• Company pays 100% of health, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, and 99% of dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with generous company matching. We match 100% of up to a 3% contribution, and an additional 50% match on a 4-5% contribution.
• 100% Remote work with core working hours of 11 AM - 4 PM EST.
• The ability to participate in the company profit sharing program the year after your hire date (pending passing a financial literacy quiz.)
• We encourage ongoing training, and learning and development, through munch and learns, coaching, the chance to work on diverse projects, our continuous education reimbursement program, and more!
• We believe in and support growth opportunities. We take pride in promoting from within, and we encourage cross-department moves to explore new areas of the business and broaden your skill set.

Company Overview

• Navigating the labyrinth of sales tax is more than just an annoyance for e-commerce, SaaS, and other online sellers. It’s a major business challenge. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://thetaxvalet.com/.

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