Sales Tax Accountant

Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is seeking a Sales Tax Accountant to join their accounting team due to a recent departure. This role plays a critical part in the month-end close and sales tax compliance processes across a large, multi-location environment. The client is moving quickly to fill this position and is open to candidates at different experience levels.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close (First 10 Days of Each Month):

• Manage and support the month-end close process
• Oversee and reconcile operating expenses for approximately 250 locations
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of expense reporting
• Collaborate closely with Accounting and Finance teams to resolve variances

Sales Tax & Compliance (Remainder of the Month):

• Prepare, review, and file multi-state sales tax returns
• Manage sales tax compliance and reporting requirements
• Support sales tax audits and respond to auditor inquiries
• Assist with sales tax research and issue resolution as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on sales tax experience
• Experience with multi-state sales tax filings strongly preferred
• Exposure to sales tax audits is a plus
• Experience supporting month-end close activities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Systems & Tools

• Avalara experience: nice to have, not required
• ERP experience required (Epicor Prophet preferred, but experience with any ERP system is acceptable)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a complex, multi-location environment
• Role available at both staff and senior levels depending on experience
• Collaborative team with exposure to both operational accounting and tax
• Immediate need-decision-making process is moving quickly

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, First Shift

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 California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.