Sr. Accountant
Erbe USA Incorporated, Marietta, GA, United States
Essential Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsible for all Sales and Use tax related issues, including assigning tax rates, filing returns in accordance with filing deadlines, reconciling accounts, and being primary contact for third‑party sales tax service provider.
Serves as the primary point of contact for Customer Service for all sales tax related issues and inquiries.
Prepares month‑end General Ledger account reconciliations and related journal entries.
Maintains fixed asset records, including related depreciation schedules.
Completes annual property tax return(s) and related audits and inquiries.
Prepares audit schedules, reconciliations and analyses as directed by manager in support of annual financial statement audit and accounting‑related government compliance audits.
Researches, analyzes, and reports on various accounting‑related issues and projects, including business licenses, Sunshine Reporting, and related state compliance issues.
Develops understanding of all company accounting functions to provide support as needed.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; postgraduate education or training preferred.
3–5 years’ experience in an accounting role with progressively increasing responsibility; multi‑state tax and sales and use tax experience an absolute must.
Position Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required as well as quality interpersonal skills.
Superior organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a high‑volume environment required.
Demonstrated computer skills and accounting systems proficiency required; CRM, ERP, Sales and Use tax software, and Microsoft Office proficiency required.
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required.
Must be detail‑oriented and possess sound decision‑making ability.
Must be able to handle confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner.
Ability to think and make decisions independently with limited direction a must.
Competencies
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Results Driven.
Detail Orientation.
Customer Focus.
Technical Capacity.
Communication Proficiency.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position is an individual contributor and has no direct supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses office and computer equipment typical of similar positions. This position is in‑office with eligibility for company’s hybrid work schedule.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer are routinely required. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds. Please refer to the Position Analysis/Physical Activities Checklist on file in Human Resources.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
This position requires little to no travel.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employees must not be specifically barred from working with Federal contracts, government entities or otherwise listed on excluded parties list as maintained by the Federal government.
AAP/EEO Statement
Erbe employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws designed to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.
Other Duties
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
At‑Will Employment
This position description does not constitute a contract or guarantee employment for any specified time. The company may exercise its employment‑at‑will rights at any time.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsible for all Sales and Use tax related issues, including assigning tax rates, filing returns in accordance with filing deadlines, reconciling accounts, and being primary contact for third‑party sales tax service provider.
Serves as the primary point of contact for Customer Service for all sales tax related issues and inquiries.
Prepares month‑end General Ledger account reconciliations and related journal entries.
Maintains fixed asset records, including related depreciation schedules.
Completes annual property tax return(s) and related audits and inquiries.
Prepares audit schedules, reconciliations and analyses as directed by manager in support of annual financial statement audit and accounting‑related government compliance audits.
Researches, analyzes, and reports on various accounting‑related issues and projects, including business licenses, Sunshine Reporting, and related state compliance issues.
Develops understanding of all company accounting functions to provide support as needed.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; postgraduate education or training preferred.
3–5 years’ experience in an accounting role with progressively increasing responsibility; multi‑state tax and sales and use tax experience an absolute must.
Position Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required as well as quality interpersonal skills.
Superior organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a high‑volume environment required.
Demonstrated computer skills and accounting systems proficiency required; CRM, ERP, Sales and Use tax software, and Microsoft Office proficiency required.
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required.
Must be detail‑oriented and possess sound decision‑making ability.
Must be able to handle confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner.
Ability to think and make decisions independently with limited direction a must.
Competencies
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Results Driven.
Detail Orientation.
Customer Focus.
Technical Capacity.
Communication Proficiency.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position is an individual contributor and has no direct supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses office and computer equipment typical of similar positions. This position is in‑office with eligibility for company’s hybrid work schedule.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer are routinely required. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds. Please refer to the Position Analysis/Physical Activities Checklist on file in Human Resources.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
This position requires little to no travel.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employees must not be specifically barred from working with Federal contracts, government entities or otherwise listed on excluded parties list as maintained by the Federal government.
AAP/EEO Statement
Erbe employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws designed to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.
Other Duties
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
At‑Will Employment
This position description does not constitute a contract or guarantee employment for any specified time. The company may exercise its employment‑at‑will rights at any time.
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