What are the responsibilities and job description for the Indirect Tax Associate position at Westrock Coffee?
The responsibilities of the Indirect Tax Associate -- Compliance role will include the ability to review and manage multi-state monthly and quarterly sales tax returns, assist with the preparation of the use tax monthly computations and review drinks tax returns computations across all Westrock related entities
Job Duties:
- Review and manage multi-state monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns
- Assist with the Preparation of the Use Tax Calculations across all companies
- Provide support to the outside preparer of the Company's multi-state personal property tax returns
- Prepare and Review annual business licenses and monitor annual reports for multiple jurisdictions
- Prepare and Review occupational tax returns
- Review customer exemption certificates and communicate with customers when corrections are warranted
- Utilize Avalara Sales Tax Software, including Avalara Exemption Certificate Manager
- Gather Information for sales and use tax audit inquiries in addition to property tax audits
- Combine tax and technology knowledge to troubleshoot sales tax rates matters
- Perform other duties as assigned
Hybrid schedule (remote at least 1 day per week) is available after onboarding/training period.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Associate Degree in Accounting or Related Field of Study
- Four or more years of relevant tax experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Understanding of sales and use tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with employees and customers regarding tax matters
- Experience with tax research tools
- Experience with Avalara sales tax software a plus
- Netsuite Experience is a plus
- Manufacturing experience is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Access, Experience with General Ledger Systems (JD Edwards Enterprise One or Oracle NetSuite, a plus)
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in order to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled