Sales Tax Accountant

Company Overview

Location: Covington Support; 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, Louisiana - 70433

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and files sales tax returns and account reconciliations.

• Assists with detailed review of sales tax returns and account reconciliations.

• Gathers information to prepare for sales tax audits.

• Assists with preparing responses related to sales tax audit findings.

• Coordinates acquisition due diligence related to resale certificates and taxability designations.

• Verifies sales tax rates monthly and update master files.

• Verifies customer tax jurisdiction set-up.

• Verifies status of resale certificates via state internet web sites and through other resources.

• Inputs and changes customer tax status.

• Coordinates with branch personnel to obtain updated resale certificates as needed.

• Prepares business license renewals.

• Prepares reports to process sales tax credits.

• Extracts general ledger information.

• Reconciles report discrepancies and problems.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline.

• 1 to 2 years of experience preparing and filing sales tax returns for a multi-state corporation.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong computer skills including use of MS Office programs.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. 

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.