Tax Accountant

Ergon, Inc

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Inc. is seeking a Tax Accountant to join our Tax team. The Tax Accountant supports various tax functions, including Sales & Use Tax, Motor Fuel Tax, Property Tax, and Business Licensing, by reconciling accounts, filing returns, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Why Ergon Inc.?
At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Competitive pay
401(k) matching & profit sharing
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
Additional voluntary benefits
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Tuition assistance
At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:
Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.
Come and join the Ergon team!
We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent
• Two years of prior accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Works in Sales & Use Tax, Motor Fuel Tax, Property Tax, and Business License.
• Reconcile tax accounts
• File Returns
• Assist in the customer tax setup in the billing process
• Review customer files to ensure Ergon complies with all states and exemptions
• Conduct tax research for multiple states
• Submit and request exemption certificates
• Handle customer tax adjustments
• Assist company accountants with tax rules and regulations

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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