MUST ALREADY BE A LOCAL CANDIDATE WILLING TO WORK ON SITE IN TEMPE, AZ
CALLING ALL EXCEL GRURUS
Do you eat sleep, dream breathe excel?
Are VLOOKUPS and Pivot tables Childs play for you?
Do you dream of competing in the Excel World Championships in Las Vegas?
Are you Degreed in Accounting or Finance (business will not be considered).
If so we want to meet you.
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fuel Tax Sr. Accountant with Advanced expertise in Excel to join our clients company based in Tempe (Zip Code: 85284 ) AZ. As an Indirect Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for various financial tasks, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, Maintaining sales and use tax records and prepares tax returns. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, exceptional analytical skills, and advanced excel skills as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs are a must.
JOB SUMMARY:
Analyze motor vehicle fuel receipts and disbursements and prepare and submit fuel tax returns to various taxing authorities on a calendar basis ensuring that all taxes reconcile to the general ledger for the fiscal period.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain tax records and prepares tax returns, related schedules, and related reports for Federal and multi-state and local Motor Vehicle Fuel tax jurisdictions.
- Gathers and analyzes reports from ERP system (PDI) and other various databases on a calendar period basis.
- Utilizes Avalara software for EDI reporting to various jurisdictions.
- Researches and resolves Federal, State and Local tax notices on a timely basis.
- Reconciles tax discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Reconciles Motor Vehicle Fuel tax accounts to general ledger on a fiscal period basis.
- Maintains accounting controls by following SOX procedures; maintains financial security by following internal controls.
- Answers Motor Vehicle Fuel tax questions by researching and interpreting state and local tax regulations.
- Reconcile General Ledger accounts and mitigate related variances.
- Manages fuel tax audits and requests for documentation.
- Assist other fuel team members as necessary.
- Assist sales, price book and property tax team members as necessary.
- Ensures compliance with requirements, policies and regulations by enforcing adherence to corporate systems, policies and governmental regulations; rendering opinions and advising management on needed actions.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance field HIGHLY preferred. Other combinations of experience and education to meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- One to three years of Excise tax experience or more preferred.
- Must be computer literate in MS Access, Excel and Word.
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel experience.
- Experience with PDI and Avalara a plus.
- Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
- Strong Excel skills are required. Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs are a must.
- Experience working with PDI Enterprise a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize detailed information.
- Proficient at problem solving and data analysis.
- Committed and strong team player.
- Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
- Strong time management skills
Location: Tempe, AZ 85284
Salary Pay Range: $70-75K annually
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST Monday- Friday
Hybrid after training.
Work Schedule: 3 Days in Office after training.
MUST BE A LOCAL CANDIDATE WILLING TO WORK ON SITE IN TEMPE, AZ