Tax Accountant

The tax accountant is responsible for the full sales and use tax process including but not limited to preparation and filing sales, use, and B&O tax returns, reconciling general ledger tax accounts, advising on taxability of various goods and services provided to our customers and vendors. Other responsibilities may include preparing and filing business license applications and serving as backup to the fixed asset responsibilities.

Scope and Responsibilities:
Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

* Sales Tax month end close & tax return prep
* Reconcile and review use tax schedules and associated invoices
* Prepare month-end tax journal entries and post to general ledger
* Run updates for sales tax software (Taxsolver) and import into system
* Reconcile sales tax payable accounts
* Import sales tax data into Tax solver, and review/correct any errors
* Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual state and local sales tax returns to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws
* Coordinate sales and use tax payments to ensure accurate and timely payment
* Review credits for machines and complete any required amended sales tax returns
* Evaluate & respond to Mazak's Tax Department emails and prioritize requests
* Respond to various questions from customers and Mazak employees including questions on taxability, exemption certificates, and tax rates
*Research and solve any sales tax issues from invoicing
* Review machine install reports and shipment release emails weekly to ensure all appropriate sales tax certificates are in our system
* Prepare and enter credit/debit requests
* Review and enter tax exemption and resale certificates into Taxware
* Work closely with AR for month-end Conout to verify all machines are taxed correctly
* Respond to requests for resale certificates by reviewing and completing any resale certificates that need to be sent to Mazak vendors
* Track and monitor the expiration of sales tax exemption certificates and send request letters/emails to customers for updated certificates
* Assists with tax audits to provide auditors with appropriate information and to assist them in completion of their task
* Review and resolve state and local tax notices, and bills sent in the mail
* Fixed Asset backup
o Assist with the review of Ringi-shos for fixed asset treatment
o Assist with recording cost of newly acquired fixed assets
o Help track existing fixed assets
o Record and verify depreciation calculations as well as any trade ins or disposals
o Prepare month-end fixed asset journal entries
* Prepare year-end tax and fixed asset audit work papers for annual financial audit
Education/Certification:
* Bachelor of Science in Accounting
* CPA designation is a plus
Skills:
* Prior experience in filing multi-state sales tax returns
* Minimum of 2 years tax experience
* Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus
* Skilled in Microsoft Office products
* Knowledge of Taxware / Taxsolver or other sales tax software
* Analytical and Time Management Skills
* Strong written and oral Communication
* Must have knowledge of sales tax laws and procedures.

EOE, including disability/vets