Tax Accountant
Barnes & Noble•Westbury, NY
About The Position
The Tax Accountant is responsible for communicating with state and local representatives and various departments within the company to resolve any sales tax related issues. Partner with Deloitte to file Café, Gross Receipts and State and Local Sales and Use Tax Returns on a monthly and quarterly basis. Prepare journal entries and sales tax account reconciliations at the end of the month. Assist with state sales tax audits and internal and external audits when needed.
Requirements
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (including v-lookups, pivot tables)
- Must possess strong analytical skills
- Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Vertex O series preferred
- Experience with Oracle and tax research software (Checkpoint) a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist Deloitte with the preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns and payments
- Assist Deloitte with the resolution of sales and use tax notices through written and oral communication
- Reconcile tax payments to the general ledger
- Prepare journal entries and sales tax account reconciliations at the end of the month
- Assist with state sales tax audits and internal and external audits
- Research and interpret various State and local Tax Codes, Revenue Rulings and Tax Court Cases
- Respond promptly to various State’s requests
- Responsible for special projects as assigned
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- EAP
- Sick Pay
- Paid Time Off
- paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Company Paid Holidays
- Transit
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
