Tax Staff Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Evaluate incoming sales tax exemption and resale certificates for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to state-specific regulations.

• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to gather any missing, expired, or deficient certificates.

• Investigate and address inquiries related to sales tax exemptions.

• Assist in sales tax audits by compiling certificates and necessary documentation for state auditors.

• Provide support for tax-related requests from internal and external parties, ensuring issues are investigated and deliverables are followed up on.

• Supply outside consultants with financial data required for the preparation and filing of tax and business returns.

• Engage in cross-training, share job responsibilities, and act as a backup for other members of the accounting team.

• Document policies, procedures, and workflows.

• Identify and implement process improvements to minimize errors, enhance efficiency, eliminate redundancy, expedite reporting, and bolster business reporting initiatives.

• Aid in accounting tasks, including compiling data for tax and compliance filings, as well as reconciling tax-related accounts.

⛳️ Requirements

• A solid background in tax accounting is encouraged but not mandatory.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.

• At least 1 year of accounting experience.

• Familiarity with Avalara is highly preferred.

• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of staff both inside and outside the department.

• Capability to prioritize projects, determine requirements, and analyze processes for simplification, automation, and improvement.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Proven ability to manage confidential information and a strong adherence to business ethics.

• Proficiency in interpreting documentation against regulatory requirements.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and data validation.

• Candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization cannot be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-subsidized premiums.

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Dedicated time off for volunteering.

• Bonterra 401(k) plan with a 3% company match.

• Bonuses, incentives, and equity may be part of the total rewards package.

• An inclusive and equitable culture.

• Reasonable accommodations during the application process.