The Tax Accountant manages sales tax compliance and audits, prepares returns, leads audits, and collaborates across departments to gather necessary information.
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job Summary
* The Tax Accountant is responsible for the compliance and audit function of the Sales Tax Department. This individual will work with other team members and multiple accounting and invoicing programs to gather, analyze, and present information needed for tax compliance and audit.
* What you'll do
* Lead assigned sales and use tax audits conducted by state and local tax authorities and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.
* Research tax issues as required and make recommendations to management
* Support sales tax audit process by running reports in multiple accounting and invoicing programs including: IBM AS400, PeopleSoft, Workday, and Vertex to gather data.
* Request information and review responses from other CDW departments, vendors, and customers and discuss responses with management
* Work with taxing authorities to respond to notices and rectify any issues in a timely manner
* Renew and apply for business licenses and sales tax licenses
* Prepare and file sales and use tax returns for assigned companies.
* Prepare general ledger reconciliations for assigned accruals and submit reconciliations to management for review.
* Support multiple department projects, as needed.
* What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related financial field with 3+ years of experience in sales and use tax, with focus on audit management
* Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
* Strong problem solving and organization skills with critical attention to detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with solid Excel skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under deadlines
* Strong knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax laws and regulations
* CCH or TTR tax research experience
* Knowledge of AS400, PeopleSoft, Workday, and Vertex software are a plus Pay range: $ 70,000 - $97,200 depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job Summary
* The Tax Accountant is responsible for the compliance and audit function of the Sales Tax Department. This individual will work with other team members and multiple accounting and invoicing programs to gather, analyze, and present information needed for tax compliance and audit.
* What you'll do
* Lead assigned sales and use tax audits conducted by state and local tax authorities and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.
* Research tax issues as required and make recommendations to management
* Support sales tax audit process by running reports in multiple accounting and invoicing programs including: IBM AS400, PeopleSoft, Workday, and Vertex to gather data.
* Request information and review responses from other CDW departments, vendors, and customers and discuss responses with management
* Work with taxing authorities to respond to notices and rectify any issues in a timely manner
* Renew and apply for business licenses and sales tax licenses
* Prepare and file sales and use tax returns for assigned companies.
* Prepare general ledger reconciliations for assigned accruals and submit reconciliations to management for review.
* Support multiple department projects, as needed.
* What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related financial field with 3+ years of experience in sales and use tax, with focus on audit management
* Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
* Strong problem solving and organization skills with critical attention to detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with solid Excel skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under deadlines
* Strong knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax laws and regulations
* CCH or TTR tax research experience
* Knowledge of AS400, PeopleSoft, Workday, and Vertex software are a plus Pay range: $ 70,000 - $97,200 depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Top Skills
Ibm As400
MS Office
Peoplesoft
Vertex
Workday
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