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Job Description

As the Accountant I you will assist in all areas of sales and use tax including, but not limited to compliance, audits and research. You will ensure accurate filing of returns and will assist with journal entries and monthly GL account reconciliations. You will also help research sales tax issues regarding audits, compliance and new business initiatives and help implement systems / process improvements and other special projects. You will report to the Budget Manager.

You will operate on a hybrid schedule which includes regular attendance in the Norfolk, VA office 3 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining 2 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns in multiple state, local, and foreign jurisdictions, ensuring accurate submission and payment of associated tax liabilities.

• Perform monthly tax reconciliations of sales and use tax transaction data, reviewing accounting transactions to support liabilities for compliance reporting.

• Respond to requests for tax information by internal customers and taxing authorities, providing clear and accurate information and resolving any issues that arise.

• Manage internal control procedures over the tax process in both domestic and foreign jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

• Complete other special tax projects as assigned.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Management or related industries.

• 1+ years of relevant experience working within a corporation with sales and use tax.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in a Financial ERP system such as Workday.

• 2+ years of experience in Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel.

• Research skills and ability to keep abreast of tax laws, rules and regulations and their applicability to specific situations.

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The annual base pay range for this role is $50,000.00 -$60,000.00.

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