Senior Tax Accountant

Sales & Use Tax 

Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of sales & use tax. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don't fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review monthly sales tax returns prepared and filed by Sovos
• Assist with state and local governmental sales/use tax audits, including the gathering of information requested by government tax auditors, and where appropriate assist in the defense of tax positions taken by the Company
• Analyze and reconcile sales and Use tax accounts on a monthly basis and prepare a monthly general ledger sales tax entry
• Develop audit-ready files to support the current year returns
• Assist in a variety of special projects as needed
• Review monthly billing from Sovos for accuracy
• Review funding report from Sovos to verify amounts paid to taxing jurisdictions
• Respond to customer questions and concerns regarding sales tax and exemption certificates
• Keep current on tax laws/regulations for applicable states
• Keep abreast of changes in industry regulations
• Be responsible for the initial review of all sales tax exemption certificates
• Be the initial internal interface on day-to-day transaction tax issues
• Minimize sales & use tax deficiencies and maximize refund opportunities
• Identify tax savings ideas and be able to work in a team environment to help implement solutions

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required
• 1-3 years of accounting experience required, sales and use tax experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge with Sovos and Vertex tax software is a plus
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
• 1+ years of corporate sales and use tax experience, including preparation of monthly sales and use tax returns for state and local jurisdictions
• Experience in handling sales and use tax audits
• Oracle ERP software experience is a plus
• Managing and improving the sales tax reporting process and other process improvements
• Licenses or certifications such as CPA, CMI, SAP are beneficial, but not required
• Basic familiarity with federal and state tax laws/regulations
• Understanding of appropriate application of tax laws, rules, and standards to ensure effective and efficient sales & use tax compliance
• Proficiency in using tax research tools, court decisions, and other relevant sources of information utilized in sales & use tax administration and compliance
• Basic understanding of auditing and accounting principles

Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.

We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.