Sales Tax Accountant

Sales Tax Accountant

The Sales Tax Accountant position is responsible for assisting with the outsourced sales and use tax compliance, timely filing of other tax payments and returns, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, providing tax audit support and assisting with other special projects. The position works closely with the Accounting teams on tax related projects. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the outsourced sales / use tax compliance and prepare monthly journal entry after filings and payments are complete
• Prepare journal entries for indirect tax accruals, refunds, adjustments, or other required accounting transactions adhering to strict deadlines
• Reconcile indirect tax general ledger accounts and ensure reconciling items are fully documented and resolved in a timely manner
• Assists with tax audits as required, including requests for data, preparing schedules, gathering work papers and other supporting documentation
• Timely prepare, file and submit payments for business licenses and other miscellaneous filings
• Maintains indirect compliance calendar for all Company filing obligations
• Prepare resale / exemption certificates as requested
• Assists with handling correspondence from taxing authorities and respond timely
• Research and stay current of changes to tax laws and other compliance related requirements
• Assists with special projects and implementation of process improvement initiatives as required in alignment with Department and Company initiatives
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential / sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties

Experience and Skills Required

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health, grow your career, and find balance in your life.

Here's a peek at what you can expect :

For our full-time associates, we offer even more :

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.