Sales/Use Tax Accountant

About Your Future with TopBuild

Are you looking for a career with an industry leader that drives the future of energy-efficient insulation and building material products? Is being part of a company that is recognized as a “Great Place to Work” of value to you? Look no further! At TopBuild, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that reflects our values of integrity and innovation by delivering solutions that make a difference in the communities we serve. Here, you are part of a company that rewards your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your career.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Supports the tax function with sales/use tax compliance and accounting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare sales/use tax, Ohio CAT, Canadian GST/HST and business and occupational (B&O) returns for review by senior staff.
• Perform month-end sales tax accounting and prepare data for submission to third-party return preparer.
• Assist with sales tax and business license processing, in addition to data collection for personal property tax returns
• Prepare monthly sales/use tax account reconciliations
• Compile audit data to support sales/use tax audits and communicate with auditors as required.
• Perform special projects for management and conduct tax research.
• Complete affidavits relating to sales tax adjustments or exempt projects.
• Prepare correspondence relating to notices from taxing authorities, resolution of issues, and process tax clearance requests as required.
• Assistance with preparation, setup, retention and submission of exemption certificates.
• This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be expanded as needs develop.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Degree:  BS/BA in Accounting (curriculum must include 4 years of accounting).
• Special Tax Certifications – Indirect Tax (IPT I or II course completion, etc.) a plus.
• Special Requirements:  Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, consistently meet deadlines and deal with diverse and rapidly changing priorities.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum experience: 2-4 years public accounting experience or diverse corporate transactional tax experience.
• Multi-state sales tax registrations, tax return preparation, compliance and reporting.
• Required Industry Experience (Construction, Insulation, Specialty Trades, etc.) preferred
• Legal Age Requirements:  At least 18 years of age

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience with Multiple State and Local Jurisdiction Reporting (50+ state experience a plus)
• Highly articulate and capable of researching/troubleshooting issues and discussing accurate results with senior staff or various levels of management
• Strong tax/accounting foundation – ability to understand how tax transactions impact financial statements
• Well-developed problem solving and technical skills
• Experienced with tax research – able to relay findings in an accurate and professional manner
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, and a general employee population
• Ability to work independently as required, but equally capable of working within a hierarchy or team environment
• Successful track record for meeting deadlines in a timely manner, and fulfilling project guidelines
• Proficient in Windows 10 and above (copying and naming files, sorting files and content, applying shortcuts)
• Proficient with use of Microsoft “Teams” (able to adjust microphone and headset settings, share screens, shift from chat to video, able to collaborate easily with colleagues, particularly if working remotely)
• Experience with leading, robust sales tax software
• Experience with larger, more robust financial reporting or ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Sage.
• Proficiency with Excel - Intermediate to Advanced (experience with V and X Lookups, Sum If statements, Pivot Tables, fluid with large data sets, use of Ranges, and Tables) – Alteryx experience preferred

CRITICAL SKILLS DESIRED

• Proficiency with ETL systems a plus (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI, Power Pivots, etc.)
• Experience with robust tax software such as Thomson Reuters OneSource (f/k/a Sabrix) Tax Software, or Vertex (preferred software programs)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Type of Travel Required:   National  

Amount of Travel Required:  <10%

POSITION LOCATION

Onsite in Daytona Beach, FL. Onsite in Daytona, hybrid schedule possible.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a typical office environment and may require standing, bending, lifting of boxes or packages under 10 lbs., and sitting for long periods of time.

Work requires regularly inputting/retrieving words or data into or from an automated/computer system.

TopBuild Corp. (NYSE: BLD) is the leading installer and distributor of insulation and building material services nationwide. TopBuild has a family of companies, which comprises of approximately over 450 branch locations across the United States and Canada. As a company, we actively engage in corporate social responsibility through our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Additionally, we prioritize diversity and inclusion in our organization. If this interests you, we encourage you to join our company and find a variety of career opportunities awaiting you!

TopBuild Corp. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), this includes protected Veterans/Disability. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. Upon request and absent undue hardship, reasonable accommodation will be offered to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.