Staff Accountant Sales Tax Lvl 1

Sunbelt Rentals is a national equipment rental company specializing in the broadest range of rental equipment, serving the commercial construction, industrial, municipal and homeowner markets. Established in 1983 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Sunbelt has evolved from a small local company into an industry giant.


Sunbelt recently completed a $1 billion acquisition of NationsRent Companies, Inc. The acquisition secures Sunbelt Rentals as the third largest equipment rental provider in the U.S. rental market, as listed by the Rental Equipment Register. The combined company will continue to deliver exceptional customer service from over 470 locations, including the convenience of homeowner and contractor services at the NationsRent At Lowe’s locations, $2 billion in rental fleet, new and used equipment sales, maintenance & repair services, 24-hour emergency service and the Sunbelt Guarantee.


As one company, with twice the resources; Sunbelt will provide greater opportunities for career growth and development as it continues to grow and set the standard for rental operations in the industry.
Sunbelt recruits excellent people for their team; constantly training them to provide the most responsive, professional service and support in the industry.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, 401(K)Plan with Matching, Training and Monthly Profit Sharing based on profitability.

Sunbelt Rentals is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Position Objective:
Person will be a part of a team to accurately and timely file sales taxes returns for 31states. This will include research of tax updates and state sales tax audits.


Position Responsibilities:
Ensure accuracy of sales tax returns filed for 26 states (verify totals in Vertex with the general ledger in Wynne)
Co-ordinate sales tax audits (dates, follow-up, etc.). Provide necessary detail as required by auditor.
When required, research and file amended returns.
Maintain sales tax files for easy retrieval.
Analyze sales tax accounts in the general ledger and maintain spreadsheets.
Stay current on sales tax changes and make sure these changes are implemented.
Run Vertex reports for sales tax filings.
Prepare and maintain spreadsheets required for sales tax filings.
Respond to sales tax inquiries from both the field and the AP Dept.
Research sales tax questions and issues by means of the Internet or phone.
Write, enter and post correcting journals in the ledger as needed.
Perform other duties assigned as by the manager.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Requirements:
Minimum-High School diploma
Four-year accounting degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior sales tax experience

Years Experience:
Minimum 3 years of general accounting experience including journal entries

Other requirements:
Dependable, motivated, and self-starter
Customer service oriented
Ability to multi-task and be highly organized
Excellent Excel skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word
Keen and strong attention to detail