Sales Tax Accountant

Job Description

Accountant – Sales Tax | Wausau Tile

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Wausau Tile, located in Rothschild, WI. Wausau Tile is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Tax Accountant to join its Accounting Department. This position is crucial for supporting the company’s sales and use tax compliance, managing various tax filings, and assisting with core accounting functions. The role is vital in ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, robust financial reporting, and adherence to applicable laws and internal controls.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Rothschild, WI

• Team: Accounting Department, reports to Controller
• Mission: Ensure accurate and timely tax filings, financial reporting, and accounting transactions while supporting compliance with applicable laws.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office products, Excel, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Filing: Prepare, review, and ensure the timely filing of sales and use tax returns, business personal property, and business license tax filings.
• Compliance Management: Maintain and process tax compliance filings, including sales tax exemption certificates, confirming adherence to requirements.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations, reconcile tax accounts, and investigate and resolve any discrepancies or aged reconciling items.
• Audit Support: Gather requested documentation and information to support state and local tax audits and research tax requirements.
• Process Improvement & Training: Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement best practices, and provide guidance to employees regarding sales tax requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. Foundational understanding of accounting principles and tax compliance, specifically sales and use tax.
• Experience: One year of related accounting or tax experience preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities; Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy; Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Motivated, confident, resilient, and curious; Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and embrace established best practices; Ability to conduct tax research and apply applicable tax laws; Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a team.