Sales and Use Tax Accountant

Shamrock Foods•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial information, preparing journal entries, preparing financial reports and maintaining financial records in an accurate and timely manner. All assigned accounts will be updated, reconciled and maintain no high balances on account.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting from four-year College or University or equivalent of 15 years of related experience.
One to three years of relevant accounting experience.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and switch gears seamlessly.
Must be able to handle stress well.
Proven ability to prioritize workload, multi task and problem solve is a must in this position.
Strong people skills are a must in this position.
Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Manage the vendor receivables aging for assigned vendors to ensure vendor billings are deducted and vendor payments applied accurately within payment terms
Research and analyze discrepancies in vendor billings compared to program contract and coordinate corrective action
Audit system program tracking against vendor contract to identify recapture under billings (includes Net Cost Worksheet preparation and uploads)
Research and analyze vendor repay for reserve entries
Prepare journal entries and support accounting close
Complete monthly account reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner
Manage vendor samples and return to vendor requests
Research and prepare credit memos
Other duties as assigned