ACCOUNTING LEAD CLERK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Complete sales, use, and special tax returns in a timely accurate manner. Responsibilities also include balancing all tax liability accounts on a weekly and period basis. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for understanding and learning all aspects of multiple points of sale taxes.
• Prepare and analyze tax returns for multiple government entities.
• Reviewing and ensuring adequate and accurate balance sheet detail as related to period closings
• Complete sales and use tax returns
• Balance sales and use accounts
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Understanding of the Sales and Use tax process
• Strong planning, organization, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Accounting skills and ledger balancing experience
• Strong typing and 10 key skills
• Strong analytical and math skills
• Strong planning, organization, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Accounting skills and ledger balancing experience
• Professional in dealing with controllers, other division personnel, stores, customers/vendors & other depts.
• Demonstrated sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all levels of associates, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive and following up to ensure completion.
• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
• Proven ability to set high standards of performance for self; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high change environment.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of files, conversations and documents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.