Accounting Coordinator

ICL Group•Creve Coeur, MO

6d•$45,000 - $63,000

About The Position

As the Accounting Coordinator, you will perform sales and use tax and property tax duties, and provide Treasury backup when other Finance team members are out. This role is limited to local candidates who reside within a commutable distance to St. Louis, Missouri; relocation assistance is not available. The position verifies sales and use tax returns prepared by Avalara, including accruing tax on necessary company-card purchases and reconciling related account balances. It maintains sales tax exemption certificates and ensures they are requested during customer setup; prepares real estate and personal property tax returns; and manages related assessments and invoices. As Treasury backup, the coordinator forecasts and balances cash, updates Excel spreadsheets, prepares and executes check and EFT payment runs, sends wire transfers, and clears vendors. The role also assists with other tax, Treasury, and Finance tasks as necessary. ICL states that it does not provide work-authorization sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of and experience with an automated ERP system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve issues with employees across the organization and with taxing jurisdictions.
Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly.
Must reside within a commutable distance to St. Louis, Missouri.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in sales, use, or property tax and/or general accounting.
Avalara knowledge.
SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

Verify the accuracy of sales and use tax returns prepared by Avalara, including accruing tax on necessary company-card purchases and reconciling related account balances.
Maintain sales tax exemption certificates and ensure they are requested during customer setup.
Prepare real estate and personal property tax returns and manage related assessments and invoices.
Provide Treasury backup by forecasting cash, balancing cash daily, and updating Excel spreadsheets.
Prepare and execute payment runs for checks and EFTs, send wire transfers, and clear vendors.
Assist with other tax, Treasury, and Finance tasks as necessary.

Benefits

Competitive base pay and performance bonus; annual bonus target is 3%, subject to plan provisions.
Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits beginning the first of the month after hire.
Wellness Incentive Program to lower health insurance costs.
Benefits for growing families, including fertility, adoption, and parental leave.
Generous leave and FMLA policies.
Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts, when applicable.
Prescription program providing most generic maintenance medications, including insulin products, at no cost.
401(k) eligibility from the first day of employment, with a company matching contribution; 100% vested after one year of service.
Crisis assistance for employees facing unforeseen circumstances.
Employee Assistance Program with mental health support for employees and household family members.
Student Loan Assistance.
Business travel reward points eligible for personal use.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Free membership in a program offering discounts on travel, entertainment, groceries, and more.