Senior Tax Accountant

Camping World•Lincolnshire, IL

1d•$71,600 - $109,700

About The Position

Senior Tax Accountant Position Summary: We’re looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our team in Lincolnshire, IL. The Senior Tax Accountant is a member of the corporate tax team and contributes to the company’s success through effective performance of indirect tax function. As the Senior Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for indirect tax compliance and assisting with the related audits including sales and use, business personal property tax, tax analysis and mitigation as well as systems improvements and integration. This position works closely with finance and other cross-functional teams and will serve as a key contact for indirect tax questions from the field. This role operates under the direction of the Indirect Tax Manager. The position partners with multiple cross-functional departments, external tax agencies, various regulatory authorities, third party consultants, and multiple professional entities.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of multi-state sales and use tax experience in a public accounting firm or an equivalent medium/large corporate tax department. (Ideally candidate will have dealership experience).
Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Accounting or a related field.
Experience with sales/use tax software and basic understanding of business applications and technology systems in support of operational processes.
Vertex experience preferred.
Must be proactive, self-reliant and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Understanding of state sales and use tax laws.
Understanding of personal property tax law.
Knowledge of accounting principles and internal control requirements.
Strong experience in a similar role within a Tax Reporting function in commerce or an accountancy firm, ideally with dealership experience.
Proven and effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Flexible, adaptable, and innovative.
Works with complex issues.
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Understand product taxability, tax resale/ exemption certificate and license rules by jurisdiction and provide tax advice, guidance and training to internal stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skilled in the use of excel including V-look up and advance pivot tables.

Responsibilities

Sales and use tax compliance functions, including : Timely transmittal of accurately prepared monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual sales and use tax returns to jurisdictions.
Prepare monthly cash requests, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliation.
Assist the invoicing functions to ensure taxes are being applied appropriately, documentation is centrally maintained and available, exemption certificates are provided when warranted, all with a sense of urgency and responsiveness.
Develop and maintain taxability matrices, updating regularly for tax rate and law changes, changes in products, etc.
Assist with sales tax audits, including reviewing documentation and reconciling tax reporting.
General system maintenance support (Vertex, Avalara, etc.)
Business personal property tax compliance function, including: Responsible for preparation of the property tax renditions to ensure accuracy and timely filing.
Timely transmittal of property tax payments.
Prepare monthly cash requests, journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Manage property tax rendition and payment tax calendar
Review communication from tax jurisdictions and respond to notices in a timely manner.