Sales Use Tax Accountant

Ametek, Inc.•Middlefield, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive innovative solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking Sales & Use Tax Accountant who will also supervise a team of accounts payable specialists. The position is located at our HQ in Middlefield, CT. In this role, you will oversee accounts payable operations and manage multi-state sales and use tax compliance. This role blends hands on tax work with leadership of the accounts payable function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance
3-5 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance
Problem‑solving and productive decision‑making skills
Planful and organized, with ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment
Accountability and integrity
Team leadership, collaboration, and ability to coach and develop others
Attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Must have the legal right to work in the US
Must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code

Responsibilities

Supervise daily accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, approvals, and vendor payments
Review AP transactions, manage vendor relationships, and oversee 1099 reporting
Calculate and support sales & use tax filings across 27 states, including Wayfair nexus considerations
Manage exemption certificates, W-9s, tax registrations, and business licenses
Recommend tax treatment on purchase transactions
Assist with tax audits, notices, and inquiries
Prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support month-end close