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This position will be located in: Fargo , ND

Job Summary

Supports the day-to-day operations of the Sales Tax Department in providing sales tax and accounting functions. Prepares monthly sales tax returns, remits sales tax and adjusts sales tax on invoices. Is a key player in the sales tax audits. Researches and interprets tax regulations and identifies potential improvements to sales tax processes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions Prepares and reviews monthly sales tax returns and remits sales tax to the appropriate state Revenue Departments. Contacts state sales tax agencies and provides answers on sales tax policy questions posed by customers, corporate departments and branch employees. Adjusts sales taxes on customer invoices when appropriate. Notifies customers when exemption certificates are needed and maintains customer exemption certificates. Works with manager or Team Lead to prepare information for sales tax audits. Researches Accounts Payable purchase invoices relative to assigned region. Assists with financial audit requests. Assists manager with requested monthly metrics reporting as assigned in order to communicate results to various regional CFS designates to monitor issues and progress. Analyzes daily bank withdrawal report for comparison to initiated return payments. Completes weekly reporting of blocked accounts with Sales Tax Block and distribution to team. Researches and interprets tax regulations and identifies potential improvements to sales tax processes. Responsible for coordinating training of new sales tax employees and interns. Non-essential Functions Assists with sales tax training to internal stakeholders as identified by manager. Responsible for education and training of branch and corporate department personnel on sales and use tax issues. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

Minimum of a four-year accounting, finance or business administration degree. 3 - 5 years of progressive accounting or related experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar designation preferred. Prefer strong working knowledge of PC Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint), Internet, Email and SAP software preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills. Ability to effectively plan and organize. Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100% Lift from Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequen ly Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally