Indirect Tax & Compliance Accountant

HORNELL BREWING CO., INC.•Woodbury, NY

5h•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Indirect Tax and Compliance Accountant is responsible for the Company’s sales and use tax, alcohol license, tangible tax, and other compliance and filings. This role involves oversight and completion of all indirect taxes, including beer and alcohol taxes, and acting as a liaison with operating management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues. The position requires responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities, ensuring timely compliance with reporting requirements, and preparing/reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations. A key aspect of this role is researching tax and compliance laws and staying current with changes, as well as applying for and renewing various business and excise tax licenses for Florida locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Three to five years of experience as a tax and compliance accountant.
Proven and successful experience working at all levels of tax problem analysis, tax preparation, and resolution.
Requires general accounting work experience and knowledge of GAAP.
Strong Excel skills are required.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight/completion of all indirect taxes to include beer and alcohol taxes.
Liaison with operating management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues
Responsible for responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities and coordinating appropriate responses.
Ensure timely compliance with all annual and interim reporting requirements.
Prepare and review journal entries and perform account reconciliations, identify account variances, and determine corrective courses of action.
Research rules and regulations and stay current with changes in tax/compliance law.
Apply and renew business licenses, sales tax licenses, and various other excise tax licenses for Florida locations.
Other duties as assigned.