Sales Tax Staff Accountant

General Description

The Sales Tax Staff Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely sales and property tax reporting, supporting month-end close activities, and contributing to the integrity of financial reporting across the organization. This role plays an important part in maintaining compliance, improving processes, and supporting overall financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, an individual must perform each essential duty at a satisfactory level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Key responsibilities include:

Sales & Use Tax Compliance

• Manage, monitor, and prepare monthly jurisdictional sales tax reporting using Avalara
• Maintain and validate resale exemption certificates
• Monitor nexus exposure and ensure ongoing compliance
• Review, reconcile, and process monthly sales tax filings and payments

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close activities
• Complete timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis
• Ensure all close activities are completed in accordance with established timelines and accounting policies

Bank & Account Reconciliations

• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations for multiple bank accounts, including deposit, CDA, payroll, and others

Fixed Assets & Property Tax

• Maintain fixed asset records and ensure accurate accounting treatment
• Support property tax compliance, reporting, and reconciliations

Financial Analysis & Reporting Support

• Conduct general ledger research, analysis, and reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting
• Perform financial and cost analysis to support business decision-making
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from Finance leadership

Cross-Functional & Operational Support

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data
• Support internal and external audits and related compliance activities
• Contribute to the development and refinement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Participate in documentation of SOPs and process improvement initiatives
• Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by Finance leadership
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency
• Represent VSI in a professional and business-aligned manner at all times

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 3 years of accounting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with sales and property tax reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
• Experience with ERP systems such as Prelude, NetSuite, or Oracle preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Customer-service mindset with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical decision-making
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

This role requires regular use of standard office equipment and may involve the following:

• Frequent use of computers, phones, and electronic communication tools
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, and reaching
• Frequent use of hands, as well as visual and auditory abilities
• Ability to lift up to 25–30 lbs as needed
• Work environment is typically low to moderate noise

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and well-being support
• Employee discounts on work clothes and pet supplies

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000