Tax Accountant

TJX • Marlborough, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Accountant prepares, files, and pays Sales and Use Tax returns and payments for U.S. divisions, managing multiple and variable tax rates across localities. The role assists with applications for new and renewal licenses, maintenance of licenses, and related payments. It also reconciles General Ledger liability accounts and researches and resolves variances.

The Tax Accountant assists with State and Local Auditor requests by providing reports, sales details, and invoices. The position works with IT to update and enter sales tax rates, verifies with stores that changes have been updated on registers, participates in testing system fixes and enhancements, addresses system issues, and takes on special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance environment.
• Intermediate Accounting knowledge.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Excel and Word, and ability to build moderately complex spreadsheets.
• Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and written skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Tax-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and pay Sales and Use Tax returns and payments for U.S. divisions across multiple localities and variable tax rates.
• Assist with applications for new and renewal licenses, license maintenance, and processing related payments.
• Reconcile General Ledger liability accounts and research and resolve variances.
• Provide State and Local Auditors with reports, sales details, and invoices to address their requirements.
• Work with IT to update and enter sales tax rates.
• Verify with stores that sales tax changes have been updated on registers.
• Participate in testing system fixes and enhancements and address system issues.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, bereavement, and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Incentive programs for management
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Smoking cessation support
• Child care and cell phone discounts
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What This Job Offers

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