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, including state and local sales tax returns. The role generates supporting reports and provides internal customer service related to W-9 and exemption certificate completion, contract and invoice review, and sales tax audits. The position also supports the company’s purpose by ensuring guests and team members receive high-level support, follows applicable rules and procedures, and completes other duties as assigned.

This role seeks applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, Tennessee, or surrounding communities. It does not support immigration sponsorship; applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States without additional sponsorship. Travel is less than 5%. The work involves general office duties, including sitting or standing for long periods, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States without additional sponsorship.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of sales and use tax return preparation experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Basic accounting experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

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: Mid Level