Sales and Use Tax Accountant 1

HOLT Group • San Antonio, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position is responsible for day-to-day sales and use tax compliance, including ensuring compliance with tax laws, validating and maintaining tax exemption certificates, verifying tax credits, and assisting with the preparation of multistate sales and use tax returns. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values, collaborate with internal and external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development.

The role primarily files sales tax returns in Texas and may assist with filings in other states where the company does business. It also involves researching tax guidance, resolving tax-related issues, maintaining sales tax records, and applying the company's Values Based Leadership tools and processes. The position is generally performed in a professional office environment, often at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of sales tax, accounting, or audit experience required.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting principles, practices, and methods.
• Intermediate knowledge of statutes and rules defined by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts relating to Texas Sales and Use Tax.
• Proficiency in filing Texas sales tax returns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building working relationships across departments and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills; deadline oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing for the audience and situation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Nice To Haves

• A degree is preferred, with a focus in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model, promote, reinforce, and reward consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership tools, models, and processes to align with the company’s Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Review customer-submitted sales and use tax exemption certificates and determine their validity.
• Issue tax credits to customers using statutes and rules provided by the relevant state taxing authorities.
• Contact and communicate with internal departments or external customers to resolve taxation issues.
• Research current or past tax guidance, statutes, and rules.
• File sales tax returns primarily in Texas and assist with filings in other states as needed.
• Participate in projects related to maintaining sales tax records.
• Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED