Staff Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the Accounting and Finance team responsible for various functions to support various departments within the company. This employee will be heavily involved with monthly sales and use tax compliance. The Senior Accountant will also be involved in month-end and year-end activities and assist in financial reporting and analysis.

Job Duties:

• Reconcile and analyze monthly and quarterly sales and use tax accounts for all states.
• Manage and upkeep of sales tax certificate data, track communications, and follow up to ensure compliance.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits as they arise. Investigate and resolve audit findings and issues of non-compliance.
• Support and research issues related to miscellaneous taxes, unclaimed property, and 1099 information reporting.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare monthly cash forecasting and bank reporting to comply with internal and external reporting deadlines and requirements.
• Participate in the annual financial audit.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting role.
• 2+ years of multistate sales tax compliance experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close processes.
• Must be proficient in Excel.
• Experience with Avalara or Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.

That's the Messina Talent Advantage.

For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.\r\n\r\nThat's the Messina Talent Advantage.\r\n\r\nFor more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.\r\n\r\nMessina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.