Job Description
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks, with a primary focus on sales and use tax compliance. This role requires a thorough understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file sales and use tax returns accurately and timely for multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with state and local sales and use tax laws and regulations.
- Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of sales and use tax accounts.
- Respond to tax notices and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of all tax filings and related documents.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Support the accounting team with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and other financial reporting tasks.
- Stay updated on changes in sales and use tax laws and regulations and communicate their impact to the finance team.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on sales and use tax.
- Strong knowledge of sales and use tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To apply please email your resume to ewolle@ledgent.com