Accountant, Sales Tax

Pilot Company • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Accountant, Sales Tax prepares and files monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns. The role files state and local sales tax returns, generates supporting reports, and provides internal customer service related to W-9 and exemption certificate completion as well as contract and invoice review. The position also assists with sales tax audits, models behaviors that support the company’s common purpose, helps ensure guests and team members receive a high level of support, and ensures activities comply with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Applicants should have a local presence in Knoxville, Tennessee, or surrounding communities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree; sales and use tax return preparation experience and basic accounting experience are preferred. Travel is less than 5%. Work involves general office duties, including sitting or standing for long periods, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States without additional sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of sales and use tax return preparation experience.
• Basic accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.
• File state and local sales tax returns.
• Generate supporting reports.
• Provide internal customer service related to W-9 and exemption certificate completion, contract review, and invoice review.
• Assist with sales tax audits.
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose and ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
• Ensure activities comply with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level