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New Era LLC Sales Tax Coordinator in Buffalo, New York
Since 1920, New Era has been hand-crafting the finest headwear and apparel in the world. New Era employees are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand. Every day at New Era is a new experience because we are redefining what it is to be a lifestyle brand.
This family-owned business was built on the hard work and dedication of our employees. The creativity, innovation, and passion our teams of people around the globe bring every day have made New Era what it is today.
Apply to join New Era's team!
The Sales Tax Coordinator will primarily be responsible for ensuring compliance for U.S. sales tax including transactional accuracy, return process efficiency, data archiving effectiveness, financial accrual accuracy, reconciliations, and effective audit management.
Responsibilities
Create monthly, quarterly, annual Sales and Use Tax returns for multiple company locations within the US and Latin America
Prepare and file commercial activity tax returns
Ensure sales tax reports reconcile to accounting records and returns are prepared accurately and filed timely
Prepare for state and local tax audits
Work with the Sales Tax team to continue sales tax registration for every US State to meet compensation needs for sales
Develop and maintain collection of tax exemption certificates process
Review sales tax exemption documents and maintain a database of executed resale and exemption certificates
Research and stay current on sales tax rules and regulations for all states; identify & continue to seek out education opportunities
Advise/educate staff on sales tax compliance & Use Tax
Review monthly expense report and assess Use Tax where necessary
Maintain tax compliance calendar for each respective tax
Maintain and organize sales tax records
Keep all sensitive matters confidential
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong research and analysis skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail with tasks
Able to work independently
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals at varying levels in the organization
Able to build relationships with others and collaborate within a team environment
Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or related field required. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
One (1) to Three (3) years of related experience
Travel Requirement
- 0% to 5%; domestic and/or global
New Era Cap, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
The salary range for this posted position is $50,000 - $58,000 (plus benefits and bonus) per hour and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.