Sr Tax Accountant

Williams-Sonoma • San Francisco, CA

5d • $86,400 - $101,500

About The Position

About the Role We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Senior Sales Tax Analyst to join our Indirect Tax Department. This position reports to the Tax Director, Sales, Use & VAT, and supports a wide range of sales and use tax compliance, audit, and special project activities across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with sales and use tax audits, compliance, and research, and a working knowledge of Oracle, Vertex, MicroStrategy, Microsoft Excel, Word, and SharePoint.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate tax or finance, with a focus on sales and use tax.
• Experience interacting with auditors, audit defense, and tax appeals.
• Strong knowledge of Vertex or similar tax automation systems, and proficiency with Oracle, MicroStrategy, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High energy and motivation, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Independent thinker and self-starter with sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the retail industry is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide auditors with supporting documentation using various internal systems.
• Review auditors’ workpapers, analyze findings, and prepare audit defense responses.
• Analyze, extrapolate, and evaluate audit exposure to identify risk and mitigation opportunities.
• Support the preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns and related schedules.
• Partner with outside consultants on projects, tax filings, and data requests.
• Research and respond to internal and external inquiries regarding tax rates, product classification, and exemption documentation.
• Maintain compliance calendars to ensure timely filings and remittances.
• Manage and assist with indirect tax related and cross-functional projects, including data analytics and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and IT to ensure accuracy and integrity of transactional tax data.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level