Accounting Clerk III - Tax
About The Position
The Tax Clerk supports the tax department in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations applicable to a multi-state, multi-location grocery store chain. The role assists with tax filings and payments, audits, journal entries, and related account reconciliations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with complex spreadsheets, analytically capable, and able to make independent judgments in accordance with company policy. The position can be located in Buffalo or Schenectady, New York. Corporate team members may be expected to use AI-enabled tools to support analysis, content development, problem-solving, and process improvement. AI use must follow company policies, data privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.
Requirements
- Excellent performance reviews.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Data analytics skills and ability to work with large amounts of data.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple deadlines and transactions.
- Strong communication skills.
- At least 2 years of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or tax; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze data needed to prepare and file sales and use tax returns in multiple states and localities.
- Assist with property tax filings and ensure bills are paid on time.
- Respond to inquiries from internal teams, vendors, and tax authorities regarding matters including resale and capital improvement certificates, bakery donations, company EINs, and W-9 requests.
- Assist with calendar year-end fringe benefit calculations and gather and prepare data for informational returns.
- Reconcile tax-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Monitor changes in tax rates and laws and communicate them to affected parties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
